Leadership is hard work; it starts on the ‘inside’. To be great, we must become aware of our emotional triggers! I recently failed. . .
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Self-Awareness for Leaders
Self-awareness enables someone to become a better leader. Without awareness of what we do & don’t do and more importantly what works & what doesn’t work, we don’t improve. Outstanding leaders work hard at being aware of their leadership actions.
Blind Spots
“If you had a blind spot, would you want to know about it?” At first the question seems to be easy. The more you think about it, the harder it gets. One common answer is; “it depends”. Leaders striving to be outstanding will seek to know how they are perceived by those they lead. This…
What is the Foundation of Great Leadership?
I have never fully reflected on this question until recently. Could there be a singular item that creates a foundation for outstanding leaders? The tap root of a tree enables the root system to grow in such a way that the tree becomes tall&strong enough to survive damaging storms, droughts, and attacks from insects. It…
The #1 Way to Improve Your Business
Bob was a demanding CEO. Revered by many business analysts and peers. He had been successful for a long time. He had many high-powered people who worked for him and held them accountable to deliver results. Many people feared Bob because of the enormous power he held. Most would say they respected him, but few…
Why is Your Supervisor Struggling?
Joe was ‘hot’; his most recent employee he hired didn’t report to work and he was already down two employees. Now that this happened, his production back log was going to be even bigger. His employees were tired of working overtime and had been complaining about not being allowed to take off Saturdays. They were…
If You Had a Blindspot, Would You Want to Be Told About It?
As Chief Administrative Officer, I had a great team but was experiencing issues with my peers and my boss – it really didn’t affect anyone who reported to me, or so I thought. I didn’t fully understand how it made my team feel and how it negatively affected their productivity. They didn’t know if they…
The Cornerstone of the “Best Companies for Leaders”
“Regardless of the size of the company he or she leads, every CEO can learn to be a better nurturer of talent and builder of teams. Warren Bennis once observed that whether or not leadership is well understood, it’s impact on performance is dramatic and unmistakable. An Accenture study several years ago noted that the…
Executive ‘LEADER’?
It is common to refer to a senior executive as a “Leader” because they have a c-level title. Are you a leader because you have one of the top job titles in your company? Is leadership something earned through promotions or the number of people reporting to you? If you believe that the positional power…
Do You Have A Sponsor?
A common complaint I hear from people is that they cannot find a mentor. A term I prefer to use is sponsor. A sponsor knows your strengths and advocates on your behalf. It’s different than a mentor and good to have both but if you can only have one of them, a sponsor is more…