Whenever you speak as a leader, you reveal a lot about yourself. As you may have often heard me say, words matter to leaders. Why? Because they speak volumes about you. They reveal your leadership capability (so much so that ...(Read More)
It’s not about you. Well, not just about you. If you’re managing a team or an entire organization, you know this. But it’s even more true if you’re leading. And yes, there is a difference. As a leader, you’re challenging the ...(Read More)
Do you know exactly how you need them to respond before you open your mouth to speak? If not, just like Alice, you'll end up somewhere. But is it where your leadership initiative needs to be? Every time you speak, ...(Read More)
In the last few weeks, the world has witnessed how vital it is for a leader to be able to speak. When what matters has to be expressed and isn’t, it’s an abject failure of leadership. That’s because leadership emerges ...(Read More)
If you are or aspire to be outstanding, know that it’s a double-edged sword. It can come with perks, promotions and accolades that recognize and reward. But it can also come at a price. Because the flip side of outstanding ...(Read More)
Eating nothing but junk food is not a formula for a long and healthy life. It won't provide the nutrition your body needs to sustain itself. Or even the fuel to get you through the day. Yet many in leadership ...(Read More)
If you think communication is just about sharing information, you’re deceiving yourself. Stop it. You’re doing a huge disservice to your leadership. Even though I’ve been doing this professionally for a long time now, I must admit that I don’t ...(Read More)
What if this year were a blank canvas on which you could create something that doesn’t yet exist? Something that you know would make a real difference, and not just to you. Something that would benefit others in your world, ...(Read More)
You’re got an important communication to deliver soon. But before you do, here’s a critical question for you: Is this about just sharing information with them? Because if it is, you’re doing your leadership a huge disservice. And it will ...(Read More)
I spent several months living and working in Copenhagen this summer, and it’s given me new insights on navigating change. I’ve long known that a lot of change --- most change, in fact – in organizations fails. The stats say ...(Read More)
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