Honesty, drive and perseverance are all qualities of good leadership. But one of the key attributes that sets great leaders apart from good ones is self-awareness. The most successful and inspiring leaders are both introspective and self-aware. They foster a culture that builds and promotes trust, which results in happy and productive employees. Self-awareness can …
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Written by guest author Harry Hutson, Innolect Coach/Consultant At Innolect, we practice what we offer to our clients. We use the same listening skills and techniques internally that we teach externally. We live our values—innovation, courage, trust, community, client intimacy, appreciation—both as a business and in our work with others. We believe that bettering the …
Regardless of the size of a team or organization, nearly every leader expects people to step up and take 100% responsibility—for their own career, for their engagement, for driving innovation–on and on the list goes. However, few leaders consider what they need to do to help foster an environment where people take responsibility within their …
Whether you are launching into your first leadership role or enjoying a well-deserved promotion, as a woman (especially a woman of color), it often feels like you need to prove yourself and your capabilities to your team. To boost your confidence and remind you that “You’ve got this,” we offer five success factors with tips …
Leadership is an art that can be applied to all aspects of life. As with the development of any new skill, it helps to have a solid knowledge foundation and be a life-long learner. Described below are six of our favorite books. They have stood the test of time and are valuable reading for anyone …
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“At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” — Albert Schweitzer Since 1863 when Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving as a national holiday, it has become the busiest travel …