If I asked you to list the things that you need to build your competence in anything, the list likely contains (and likely starts with) confidence. Without confidence, you might not try. Once you have tried, and have at least some success, you build confidence. And the loop starts over. So, if confidence is foundational to our (and our
In uncertain times, confidence can feel elusive. But the good news is that confidence isn’t about knowing everything—it’s about being able to move forward despite uncertainty. This post will explore practical strategies to help you develop confidence, even when the path ahead is unclear.This topic is a key theme in my book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player…Listen to this article. (Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.) If you make a list of the most effective leaders you have experienced, chances are that after considering several specific skills, you will determine that the best leaders also are wise leaders. But if wise leaders are great leaders,
Uncertainty is a part of life. It’s always present, whether we like it or not. In leadership, in business, and in our personal lives, uncertainty can create stress, halt progress, and make decision-making difficult. But what if we looked at uncertainty differently? We’ll explore the facts about uncertainty—both its challenges and its hidden benefits—and how you
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player…Listen to this article. (Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.) If you think about the most effective leader you know, you can likely list many traits and characteristics that define them as effective. While wisdom might not be on your initial list, when you look at their overall
Have you ever made a decision, only to later realize that additional information would have led you in a completely different direction? Or maybe you’ve observed someone’s behavior and initially judged it, only to later understand why they acted that way after learning more about their situation? What’s the common factor in these scenarios? Context. Context gives
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player…Listen to this article. (Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.) Read that title again and realize it was written by a guy who has in some ways been delivering leadership training for over 30 years. It is a hard statement to type and read. And it is 100% true. This
Leadership styles have been a topic of discussion for decades. Books, courses, and assessments have been built around them, all designed to help leaders better understand themselves and improve their effectiveness. And in many ways, they’ve done just that. But here’s the real question: Are leadership styles actually helpful, or do they sometimes hold us back?
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player…Listen to this article. (Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.) As organizations grew larger than small groups of people who likely knew each other well, they began to be viewed as mechanical systems. And that made sense – given that those large organizations were military and later manufacturing
In today’s fast-changing world, adaptability is more important than ever. As leaders, professionals, and human beings, we are constantly faced with new challenges, shifting circumstances, and complex decisions. The way we think about these challenges—our ability to think flexibly—can determine our success. But what does it actually mean to think flexibly? How does it impact our
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