Leadership Fitness
Character and Competence
When asked what they admire most in a leader, 87% point to character while only 13% point to competence. Most of us follow leaders based on who the leader is, and not as much for what they do. If a leader is arrogant and doesn’t listen to input, she can make poor decisions by dismissing… Continue Reading Character and Competence
Read MoreKeys to Mastery
I just finished reading Mastery by Robert Greene. In this post, I share some of the main highlights of this elegant guide to achieving mastery in life. Pick a Lane To become masterful in life, we must discover our Life’s Task. “Picking a lane” ensures we stay focused on where we can make our greatest… Continue Reading Keys to Mastery
Read MorePotential-Based Leadership
When it comes to leading, there are four basic approaches available to leaders. The path of least resistance is to simply choose another leader we are willing to follow. In this case, we decide to get behind someone else and support that person’s leadership. A second approach is to choose to lead ourselves. In this… Continue Reading Potential-Based Leadership
Read MoreBe Curious First
When you are curious in one-on-one conversations and meetings, it naturally invites others to willingly share their ideas and keep their contributions at a high level. Ask yourself these questions: – How do I demonstrate my genuine curiosity and interest in others’ thoughts and ideas? – What is my public response when members of my… Continue Reading Be Curious First
Read MoreSelling Your Ideas
Want to sell your idea? Here are 5 tips. 1. Do your homework. This is how you create a case that’s credible. 2. Invest time in connecting your ideas and recommendations to your organization’s existing strategy and priorities. 3. Try to anticipate questions and prepare appropriate responses in advance. 4. Do research so you can… Continue Reading Selling Your Ideas
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