Self-Awareness and Leadership
Self awareness is one of the most important leadership competencies yet it is not often the focus of a conversation until there is a misstep. Subordinates have sayings about it, some of the more polite ones being “the bull in the china shop,” “too much information,” or “won’t let it go”.
Are you becoming more wise?
The news feeds, especially on my Facebook page are distressing. In the midst of all the snarky discourse and name calling, there has to be a center of peace and communication-that is, if we want to bridge the gap.
Are you passionate about your work?
You hear it, I hear it, we all hear that we should find work about which we are passionate. If we do, we will be wildly successful. And yes, we all do know some people who are passionate about their work. It fits them perfectly, and they are super successful. Then, there are the rest […]
How do you help your team sharpen the saw?
For those of us who love learning and growing this was a super week for Vistage in Los Angeles. We had our Vistage Executive Summit with great talks and break-out sessions for our Vistage members. For one of my Vistage groups,
Do you have a fixed or a growth mindset?
According to Carol Dweck, author of Mindset, “Individuals who believe their talents can be developed (through hard work, good strategies, and input from others) have a growth mindset. They tend to achieve
Tell me about your New Year’s resolutions…
Studies on New Year’s Resolutions indicate that most have fallen off the agenda by February. And only 8% are followed through with for the whole year. No problem, maties,
Is it time for baby boomers to quit?
In my work with direct reports to CEO’s and whole corporate teams, I’m seeing a number of really amazing and competent millennials beginning to step into positions of great responsibility. Some are just so talented you can’t hold them back. Others
What are you willing to pay for?
Every company owner or President that I work with has a quirk. There is something that they just refuse
Can you say you are sorry?
Why is it so hard to say, “I am sorry”? Athletes and politicians in particular say things like “Mistakes were made.” Really, and would
Are you one of those who did NOT watch the Super Bowl?
From the media hype, you would think all 316 million Americans were glued to their televisions, with their family or friends gathered around them, watching the most important game of 2015.