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…
Halloween Alert: 5 Costumes That Mislead in Leadership
October 31st is Halloween in many parts of the world. Of all the costumes you might see this Halloween, those of the Inauthentic Leader might be the most common, at least in leadership circles. And if you are wearing these fake costumes, you are not leading at your best. Think of it this way. Comedian…
The Truth About Leadership: 3 Lies That Always Lead to Shipwreck
There are lies that leaders are tempted to tell themselves every day. And the more you tell yourself these lies, the greater the chance you’ll shipwreck your leadership. It’s like the ship’s captain who repeatedly tells themselves, “The water should be deep enough here.” Eventually their ships end up stranded on a sandbar or dashed against…
The Journey of Authentic Leadership: Turning Ideas into Meaningful Change
This article is part of my Global Leadership series; Insights from more than a decade of leadership training around the world… What does it mean to be an authentic servant leader? It means putting the needs of everyone else ahead of your own interests. And while such selflessness can be easy to say, it can…
Innovate, Don’t Imitate: 3 Essential Tips to Evade Copy-Cat Leadership
One of the best ways to develop in your leadership is to learn from other leaders. One of the worst ways is to merely copy these great leaders. Growing leaders will read about other great leaders, will seek to discern their leadership traits, even emulate their leadership skills. Copy-cat leaders do little more than mimic…
