How to craft an effective conversation
What is leadership, art or science? Leadership is all about creating conversations. And conversations need to be well crafted. How to do that is the theme of today's post. Continue reading »
Communcation
Leadership in six words
There's a literary legend that Ernest Hemingway was once challenged in a bar to write a story in only six words, a (very) brief novel that would tell a complete story. He famously wrote - some say, on the spot -“For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” Continue reading »
Conversation, the heart of leadership
Conversations are at the core of what leaders do. Thoughtful, constructive conversations around questions that matter are the heart of leadership--which makes possible the other business processes needed to create positive results. It’s through conversation that you can discover who cares about what, and who will take responsibility for next steps. . . Continue reading »
Three common communication myths
I read about them, I listen to them when I interact with leaders, I hear them in the media. Yes, they are myths.
Many executives I work with on communication issues have difficulties because they have believed some or all of these myths. As we work in challenging the myths, and start better practices, communications gets better. Continue reading »
Leadership is creating interactive conversations
Poet and Fortune 500 consultant David Whyte said that “The core act of leadership must be the act of making conversations real.” Conversations occur in human voices. Your voice is the public expression of your authentic identity, of who you really are, of where you really come from. Above all, your voice is the expression of your authentic leadership. Continue reading »
Why leaders need to have more conversations
The challenges, changes, and type of work we face require more communication and collaboration than ever. We need more face to face conversations. If we are not looking at each other, we loose many social cues. Misunderstandings are more likely to occur. Opportunities for innovation can be lost. Therefore, leaders need to have more conversations. Continue reading »
Gratitude: Once a year or daily practice?
It’s the time of year in the US when we remember to give thanks for our many blessings. It’s a good practice, yet, only one day a year to giving thanks seems hardly enough, considering the many benefits gratitude brings. I would venture to say that there is nothing that gives a higher ROI than practicing gratitude. Research shows. . . Continue reading »
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