Self-disclosure, Leadership and Trust
One of the leadership dimensions that often gets marked lowest on 360 assessments is the one related to “disclosing information about self.” When reviewing assessment results with coaching clients, I have noticed that those who are rated low on this trait are often...
It’s Time to Take a Stand for a #TrueLeaderCreed
The news these days is filled with disturbing accounts of bad leadership behavior. The current U.S. elections have been particularly contentious… with attacks on the personal instead of the issues… reinforcing fear instead of articulating a vision for the country....
The Dimensions of Trust
Trust is like a bank account. You start a new relationship with a certain amount of trust, and then over time you add to that account to build a solid foundation. And like a bank account, it can be emptied overnight if you’re not careful about your investment. Why...
The Planning Doing Cycle
Rarely will you have the luxury of time to plan everything out before you start a new project or change initiative. And even if you do, it’s likely that unforeseen circumstances will send you back to the drawing board. However, jumping ahead with no plans is a recipe...
If You’re Careful Enough
Thursday Thoughts "If you're careful enough, nothing bad or good will ever happen to you." ~ Ashleigh Brilliant * * * * * * * * * * * * * * In addition to my regular leadership blog, I...
The True Test of a Vision
The true test of a vision is whether it continues to inspire and guide people after the leader is gone. Consider the seamless transition at Southwest Airlines when founder Herb Kelleher stepped down compared with Disney's two decades of floundering after the death of...
Mindfulness and Vision are Complementary
As mindfulness comes more and more into the mainstream and business world, I am often asked where vision fits. Since mindfulness is about being fully present with the experience of each moment and vision is about a future you desire, how can you do both at the same...
“Forgive and Live” to Increase Personal Mastery
I recently sent a tweet, “When you forgive, the person who benefits most is yourself.” Someone replied, “I”ll never forgive because what they did was unforgiveable.” I understand that feeling because I’ve experienced it myself. When you’ve been betrayed by someone you...
Is Vision Relevant in 2016?
In 2011, I asked What Happened to Vision? It generated a fascinating, thought-provoking conversation. When presenting my question, I had noted: Studies of high performing organizations show over and over again that shared vision is one of the key differentiators. As...
Take Down Your Corporate Ladder and Support Career Disruption
Traditionally, career paths have been based on the idea of “moving up the ladder.” Success is measured by how high you get. A lateral move is usually not seen as a smart career move. Even when changing jobs to increase your skills, the expectation is the new position...
Thursday Thought: An intelligent mind will get you far, but…
Thursday Thought: An intelligent mind will get you far, but an open heart will get you farther. Jesse Lyn Stoner * * * * * * * * * * * * * * In addition to my regular leadership blog, I...
A Time for Giving Leadership
Guest Post by Bob Burg and John David Mann We’re in the silly season, the time of U.S. presidential primaries, and one effect of the media assault is that it makes us examine this thing, this force in our lives, called “leadership.” It’s easy to think of leadership as...