Remember the 4 directions leaders lead – up, down, across and within (self) – and that they lead to 2 pathways to focus your personal power – Managing Others and Managing Yourself. Well, managing within/self is a function of self-knowledge, and that journey starts with… read more →
L. in L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. Series The ‘Language of Leaders’ is the ability to shape, frame, and sharpen the conversation. This is a career-defining and self-distinguishing set of skills. It’s really about contributing powerfully and adding value to any conversation. In the process, you maximize your impact,… read more →
‘EMPOWER YOUR CHANGE LEADERSHIP’ “Change is disturbing when it is done to us, exhilarating when it is done by us” – Rosabeth Moss Kanter. The truth is that we can never avoid change and uncertainty. What we can do is understand some life-altering constructs that… read more →
‘A. in the LEADERSHIP Series’ Webster defines ‘Action’ as ‘the doing of something’. Interestingly, the conversation about taking action is often about what keeps us from taking action. A very sobering quote to remember is “Your inaction is holding you back, not a lack of… read more →
‘DIRECTION – Strategically & Professionally’ D. in the L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. Series How fitting we kick off January’s blog with ‘Direction’. We’ve probably all crafted our 2015 goals by now, terrific. Have we crafted them though by first creating/articulating a future we truly want to live into?… read more →
‘EXECUTE – Flawlessly’ Now flawlessly might seem a bit of a stretch – it’s not out of your reach. Developing and maintaining flawless execution demands preparation and planning, takes significant effort over an extended period and requires sustained commitment. If strategy delivers a promise (of… read more →
‘RESULTS – The Dynamic Duo of Measures’ Well, we’re already heading toward the end of the 1st quarter – and if you’re like me, you’re close to determining if you’re going to achieve the results you wanted (which imply what you have to do to… read more →
HAVING IT ALL – A Shift in Perspective I have a confession to make. I am sick to death of the trap of ‘Having It All’, which, loosely translated, means work insanely long hours, have kids and have a great marriage. And it’s not totally… read more →
IMPACT | INFLUENCE In the words of John C. Maxwell …‘The true measure of leadership is influence. If you don’t have influence, you will never be able to lead others. As your influence increases, so does your ability to make things happen. Ultimately, you make things… read more →
PERSONAL POWER This topic is by far one of the central themes with coaching clients and one of the most observable leadership traits. You know it when you see it – that ease, grace, authentic confidence that draws you in and has you trust immediately. … read more →
