“I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.” Winston Churchill “As a leader, am I wise enough to admit I don’t know what I don’t know and fix it?” Many of you have read Mary Shelley’s, Frankenstein. Readers often question who the “real” monster was in the book. […]
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When we think about enhancing leadership capabilities, we often focus on formal training programs, mentorships and experience. However, there are several unexpected factors that can significantly boost a leader’s effectiveness. Here are 10 surprising elements that can grow your leadership skills: 1. Embracing Failure While failure is often seen as a setback, it can be
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What if you opened a book and it had no margins? Would you put it down and find something else to read or would you push through to get to the end? It is the middle of November, with only seven weeks left in the year, and many leaders feel pressured to fill every minute
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Picture this… it is 2041, twenty years from now, and students around the globe are reading about how historians describe the events of January 6, 2021 on Capitol Hill. Consider for a moment what you have said to your children, family members, friends and colleagues. What words have you used to describe the scene? During
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“A basic tenet of healthy democracy is open dialogue and transparency.” — Peter Fenn “A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.” — Dalai Lama During WWII, soldiers’ letters were censored with a stamp of approval before being mailed home. The allies feared that sensitive information might get into enemy hands.
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Think for a moment about what you have learned during the recent “shelter in place” and social distance mandates. While business professionals have used video-conferencing and younger generations have used facetime for years, millions of others recently expanded their options to stay connected. If fortunate enough to have internet access, you are likely learning new
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