A very dear friend of mine (Jim) unexpectedly lost his 67-year-old brother (Mark) to heart failure a few weeks ago. I was fortunate to have known Mark and to have the pleasure of spending a week with him and others playing golf in Scotland last May. On the first day of the trip as we […]
Read More LeadershipI have been back for two weeks from the conference. It was thought provoking and stimulating. At the conference there was a display that allowed conference attendees to express their biggest fear on a rock and carry it around for a day to feel its weight. The next day as conference attendees placed their rocks […]
Read MoreI met with a leader this past week who was very frustrated with his team and their hesitation or resistance to provide meaningful perspectives and insights about an important issue facing the organization. We talked about the meeting and what he was observing about his behaviors and actions. With some probing, he was able […]
Read More Leadership“Leaders who don’t listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say” – Andy Stanley Last month I wrote about the importance of being an effective communicator (view it here). Effective written and oral communication skills are integral to succeed as a leader. If effective speaking and storytelling are the yin of […]
Read MoreOver the past five months we have been on a journey of leadership self discovery and self awareness. Vince Lombardi said, “Only by knowing yourself can you become an effective leader.” Leadership starts with a deep understanding of the inner game of who you are. This allows you to present yourself in the most confident […]
Read MoreBack in February, I wrote about the 4 Dimensional Leader Model I use to help leaders develop their self awareness and improve their inner game of leadership. Check it out here. The 4 domains are Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Spiritual. The Spiritual domain represents your moral compass. It defines who you are and how you […]
Read More Margie HeilerI trust you have practiced noticing how you are showing up and impacting others using the 4 dimensional leader model outlined in my blog last month. Check it out here. Practicing and noticing these four domains helps you increase your self-awareness skills, which is the foundation of developing your emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is one […]
Read MoreThe 4 Dimensional Leader I hope many of you have taken the time to reflect on your story and discover what themes and patterns emerged that validates why you behave the way you do. Telling your story is one of the first steps to greater self-awareness. Check it out here. Leading is demanding. Life is […]
Read More Erika Hunter, LeadershipThe inner game of leadership starts with understanding who you are as a person and as a leader. It is all about becoming self-aware. Without self-awareness it is easy to choose external symbols of success rather than becoming the person you want to be. Without self-awareness, it is difficult to regulate your emotions and feelings and see […]
Read More Howard Schultz, Leadership, self-awareness