Leading yourself means being aware of your strengths and areas of opportunity. It means being honest with yourself about who you are and what you are capable of. Only when you have a strong sense of self-awareness can you begin to lead others authentically and effectively.
Leadership is not a rank. It's an approach. Leadership is not about making people do things. It's about the ability to inspire them to do something. Being a leader today means having the knowledge, skills, competence, and understanding of engaging, motivating, and managing people.
I’m sure you have heard “why can’t I when they” on more than one occasion. Perhaps you have even said or thought it yourself. The problem with “why can’t I when they” is that it stops forward momentum. It creates … Read more
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the original title of a novella written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1886. “Jekyll and Hyde” has become a part of our language, meaning a person … Read more
2015 is the year of the goat according to the Chinese zodiac. In the Chinese zodiac people born in the year of the goat are thought to love peace, and to be helpful and trusting. That isn’t the goat I … Read more
There are three things that successful leaders do when trying to improve their employees. Without them, you are relying on luck, command, and control to build a solid team of performers. We know that you will not get far in … Read more
I’m not big on oldies but somehow the song The Wanderer by Dion popped into my head, in particular the chorus: They call me the wanderer Yeah, the wanderer I roam around, around, around As we wrap up the first week … Read more
For many, with the New Year comes the ritual of setting resolutions. Understandably, the idea of a fresh start and the opportunities of the New Year are alluring. While the historical practice has both secular and non-secular origins; few would … Read more
Words are powerful especially when we are having self-defeating conversations with ourselves. Without realizing it, the conversation we have in our head convinces us of something which ultimately makes it happen. What is most unfortunate about this is that what we … Read more
People don’t quit their job they quit their leader. This phrase has been around for a long time and despite its truth it is often ignored. Instead they fool themselves into thinking they are leaving for pay, they couldn’t handle the workload, … Read more
A personal mission statement helps you identify your core values, bring focus and purpose to your life, and is the key to finding your path. It will define who you are and why you do what you do. Having a … Read more
Whenever there is a team of people working together conflict will be present. Many people will avoid conflict without realizing that doing so is like taking a poisoned pill. Conflict is defined as a strong disagreement between people, groups, etc., … Read more
Have you recently been promoted to a leadership position? There will be doubters and critics out there who believe you will fail. In fact, they will be waiting for it. They will doubt your ability to lead; they will doubt … Read more
Developing and maintaining your personal leadership brand acts as a catalyst for your career advancement. Your personal brand is the sum of the values you stand for. These are the skills and talents that you consistently deliver and the experience … Read more