To be an executive, your skills and practices need to change to adapt to the situation you have in front of you. I have learned that leaders who quickly see the need to let go – by shedding the skills and practices that led them to the position and replacing…
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." Aristotle When we are honest about ourselves we are able to leverage ourselves. The ability to see the truth of your habits and knowing where to modify or enhance them becomes the secret of your…
Building trust is vital to leadership. Leaders are dealing with doubts, fears and uncertainty of decisions and emotions every day. In a time of great unrest and change, having solid core skills to combat doubt and uncertainty, which erodes the trust, is essential. Eight skills to develop to keep strong:…
"At the heart of science is an essential balance between two seemingly contradictory attitudes--an openness to new ideas, no matter how bizarre or counterintuitive they may be, and the most ruthless skeptical scrutiny of all ideas, old and new. This is how deep truths are winnowed from deep nonsense." -…
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” Abraham Lincoln For those who are in the position of leading and developing others understand the wisdom of these quotes. Because you get the insight, you are able to develop high performers, a positive team…