Do Less and Be More Effective: Prepare Differently
A lot is being written today about how to get, achieve and have more with less effort. I admit to being a skeptic about much of it. After all, aren’t we a culture that rewards effort, hard work, and...
View ArticleWhy Connection Matters for Leaders
According to Wikipedia, connection is “a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.” This directly relates to a fundamental leadership skill: the...
View ArticleGratitude as a Leadership Practice
This week I had an opportunity to reflect about gratitude, both for my clients and for myself. It was not an exceptional week, except for one thing; every single client took the time to acknowledge...
View ArticleIs Your Leadership As Effective As It Could Be? The Missing Piece
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” This famous quote by Mahatma Ghandi summarizes this month’s focus on transformation for leaders. This is admittedly one of my favorite leadership topics....
View ArticleWhat Walking a Labyrinth can Teach us About Leadership
The labyrinth is a unique and absorbing invention. They have been used for thousands of years throughout the world, in different cultures and religions. The simple act of walking a labyrinth can shift...
View ArticleSeven Steps to Develop and Maintain Ease
There is a strong link between how you feel and what you’re capable of doing. Your energy level, focus, and drive are a key component, yet often neglected part of your leadership. If you are feeling...
View ArticleTechnology and Leadership: The Missing Connection
Technology is one of the greatest additions to our modern lives. Yet the way we use it and engage with it, may not necessarily be helping with our leadership effectiveness. Sure, we are more...
View ArticleLiving and Leading Connected
What does it mean to be connected as a leader? (Hint: It’s not about the Wi-Fi)! fotolia© kritchanut According to the dictionary, to connect is to “bring together or into contact so that a real or...
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