Posts Tagged ‘leadership fitness’
Bits of Wisdom
Kevin Kelly, the founding editor of Wired magazine turned 70 this year, and to commemorate this milestone he compiled 103 bits of wisdom he wished he had known when he was younger.  Here are some of my favorites. • Don’t ever work for someone you don’t want to become. • Anything you say before the… Continue Reading Bits of Wisdom
Read MoreWhat If We Didn’t Know?
What if we didn’t know someone’s political beliefs, or whether they were for or against vaccinations? What if we didn’t know how much money or education they have, or what religion, if any, they adhere to? How would the quality of our relationships with these same individuals change, if all of a sudden we found… Continue Reading What If We Didn’t Know?
Read MoreSkills Are Not Enough
When we think of great leaders and what allows them to achieve optimal performance, frequently we point to the skills they possess. A myriad of training and educational programs equip leaders with the know-how associated with performing specific tasks, including: Communicating clearly. Managing time effectively. Applying technical knowledge. Working collaboratively. While skills tend to be… Continue Reading Skills Are Not Enough
Read MoreThe Most Inventive Decade
It would be easy to conclude that we live in a time of unparalleled invention and innovation, especially given the rapid pace of discovery and commercial application of ideas formulated during the last few decades. Looking back into history, though, it would be hard not to agree that the 1880s was one of the most… Continue Reading The Most Inventive Decade
Read MoreIt Pays to Advertise
Early in my career, I was reminded several times by my father that “it pays to advertise”. This fatherly advice was not an encouragement to brag or strive to always be the center of attention. Instead, I learned the importance of staying in my leaders’ line of sight so they were aware of my ideas… Continue Reading It Pays to Advertise
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