Clarity
Mixed Messages
There are times when it seems we just can’t win. At all levels of leadership, including the very highest, leaders can find themselves in disagreement with a major policy direction being promoted by the senior team. This is particularly true when the leader was not consulted prior to the decision having been made. Confidently expressing… Continue Reading Mixed Messages
Read MoreThe Inclusive View
Inclusivity is all about increasing our knowledge and awareness of differences, and our ability to interact with people that are not the same as us. There are some differences we can easily see because they are visible, such as differences in race or age. There are other differences that are not so visible, such as… Continue Reading The Inclusive View
Read MoreBeing in the Now
Are you mindful? Mindfulness means you’re focused fully on what you are doing in the *present* moment. Since mindfulness is centered on the present, it means letting go of emotions related to the past and the future. It’s about being in the now. Over the next few days, be aware of your mindfulness. If you’re… Continue Reading Being in the Now
Read MoreBuilding a Brand
Brands are made, not born. A brand is also not a first impression; it is built over time. Leadership brands are built around what is real and authentic about the leaders they represent. In 1997, Fast Company magazine featured a cover story called “The Brand Called You”. This story encouraged individual leaders to find a… Continue Reading Building a Brand
Read MoreCulture is an Outcome
Organizations confront opportunities to change on a regular basis. Whether it is an update to a long-held policy or procedure, an improvement in how leaders provide feedback to others or an increase on the part of managers to speak truth to power, one retort is heard more often than any other. This most common theme… Continue Reading Culture is an Outcome
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