Leaders like to think they are in charge of decision making. In reality, many times they are just reacting, instead of choosing. Better decision making requires you to open a space between action and reaction. A space in which you can focus. This is one secret that leaders tend to ignore at their peril. Continue reading »
En este mundo apresurado en que vivimos tendemos a pensar que no tenemos tiempo para detenernos, reflexionar y renovarnos. Quiero proponer que no tenemos tiempo para NO reflexionar. Entiendan, la reflexión nos ayuda a abrir la puerta de nuestra mente por suficiente tiempo como para que nuevas percepciones, ideas, y soluciones emerjan.
As an executive coach I spend a good deal of my time helping leaders make sense of their careers. Many times we explore their core work life themes, roadblocks, unique skills and talents, and what has helped them achieve success. One question I often hear is, "how can I help make my way to the top of my career path?" That's the subject of today’s post. Continue reading »
Have you ever wished that someone can make things easier for you?
In the current marketplace, a lack of diversity is not good for business. The most progressive companies will be successful because they recognize and harness the power of diversity to their work forces and in their products and services, thereby appealing to an increasingly diverse customer base. Continue reading »
In our western world we tend to be very superficial with greetings: “Hi,” What’s up!, ” "How are you?" And then we really don't want to hear a genuine response. Leaders should remember that a greeting can be a gift, and use it wisely. Wikipedia says that “Greeting is an act of communication in which human intentionally make their presence known to each other.” Today we are going to explore how the gift of greeting can enrich relationships. Continue reading »
Nick Petrie, a Senior Faculty member with the Center for Creative Leadership, asked 30 experts what should be stopped in leadership development and got a consistent answer: Stop sending people to courses they don't want to go to. Does this means all leadership development should stop? Not exactly.
