This article is part of my Global Leadership series; Insights from more than a decade of leadership training around the world… Solving complex problems lies at the heart of what it means to be an effective leader. But effective leadership involves more than finding solutions. It’s about being the solution. Being the solution to a problem means going beyond…
How Trust Transforms Leadership and Drives Results
This article is part of my Global Leadership series; Insights from more than a decade of leadership training around the world… Effective leadership is built on trust. But trust is not built on a feeling; trust is built on a solid foundation. This principle was driven home to me during a series of meetings I…
Ready to Lead with Speed? 4 Signs You Should Act Now
This article is part of my Global Leadership series; Insights from more than a decade of leadership training around the world… Knowing the pace at which you take action as a leader is often as important as the action itself. Sometimes you need to kick your leadership into high gear, and lead with speed. Such…
Want to Lead Better? Try These 5 Simple To-Do Items
Self-leadership requires self-evaluation. Leaders must be able to end their day, look back, and know with certainty whether or not this was a good leadership day. That means having a “to do” list that reflects priorities worth pursuing. It means knowing exactly what comprises an effective leadership day; it means understanding the elements that work…
How To Develop The 3 Essential Qualities In Kind Leadership
Leadership legacies are built more on kindness than they are on accomplishments. Kindness is action-oriented, and is an essential component to influencing lasting impact. Think of the qualities you have found in leaders who have had the greatest personal impact in your life. I’m sure that words like courageous, decisive, and visionary are somewhere on…
