The starting place for building an effective “dream team” is in having a crystal clear picture of the qualities you want in the people. If you were to make a list of the attributes you would want on the members of your leadership team you would likely include such characteristics as: Go-getter. Someone who ‘makes…
The Power of Courage: 3 Qualities Every Leader Should Master
In challenging times, leaders are called upon to exhibit inspiring levels of courage. But finding the ways to develop such courage can be a leader’s greatest challenge. The traditional approach to courageous leadership has often been found in such qualities as bravado, fearlessness and sheer power of will. But today’s leadership landscape has changed, and…
Clear Thinking: Your Secret Weapon Against Leadership Stress
This article is part of my Global Leadership series; Insights from more than a decade of leadership training around the world… Leaders solve problems. And whatever problem you’re facing, clarifying your thinking is always the first-step to move you towards a solution. Such clarity of thought became something of a lifeline when I encountered a…
Forward Thinking: 3 Tips to Avoid Nostalgia’s Trap
Nostalgia can have an important place with your team or organization. But if you’re not careful, nostalgia can hijack your vision. “We may be small now, but there was a day…” “We may not have a lot of impact now, but there was a day…” “We may be struggling now, but there was a day…”…
Stop Overthinking: Trust Your Default Settings
In leadership, your ability to thrive under pressure is determined by the clarity of your default setting. Your default setting is a short, punchy summation of who it is you want to be as a leader, and how it is that you want to lead in any given situation. What kind of default setting do…
