Many executives think that self-awareness is either irrelevant to leadership success. Yet, self-awareness is probably the most important aspect of your makeup as a leader.
Only by knowing yourself can you have the potential to understand other's better, thus being able to relate more effectively. Self-knowledge requires time for reflection and the ability to be self-aware. Continue reading »
In the USA this long holiday is Labor Day weekend. Many think and write about the meaning Labor Day has for today’s leaders and workforce. Yet, I don’t hear much talk about the importance of a positive workplace environment as one of the vital needs for today’s workers and organizations.
I’m sure you have heard how the definition of insanity is doing repeatedly the same thing that doesn’t work and expecting to get a different result. Yet, every day leaders spend a lot of effort and time doing things — in meetings, managing businesses, writing emails, making decisions — that don’t translate into the best results.
Today's post challenges you to ask yourself throughout your day one powerful question. . . Continue reading »
“Back to School!” You have seen the signs in stores, schools, and other places. I recently wrote an article for parents on how to help children have a positive experience in school. After reviewing the article today, it occurred to me that most of the same ideas apply to leadership. Therefore, what follows is the revised and condensed version for leaders. Continue reading »
In the last couple of years we have repeatedly heard that leaders should have an entrepreneurial mindset if they are to lead successfully in this rapidly changing times. But what does this mean? What are the skills that make entrepreneurs successful? What is the entrepreneurial mindset? See what the new research reveals. . . Continue reading »
Last week we spoke about the advantages of using the Aikido way to solve conflicts. We said it's better if you use "entering and blending" first. In this position, you are looking at the situation from the attacker's viewpoint but without giving up your own viewpoint. This immediately changes the energy of the conversation allowing the two of you to approach the conflict from the same perspective and to build understanding.
Today I'm going to give you 6 guidelines for effectively turning conflict around using the Aikido way of blending. Continue reading »
When leaders have trouble accepting influence from each other, or influencing others, there is often arguments and defensiveness. One person makes a complaint or suggestion, and the other responds with a statement of denial or refusal. There are attacks and counter-attacks. No one wants to admit he or she is wrong. Neither one wants to be the “loser.” The problem is, in those situations everyone loses. What is the alternative? Continue reading »
