Leadership is not just about guiding others; it’s a continuous journey of self-discovery and improvement. Today we’re exploring the concept of “Being the Leader You Want to Have,” a mantra that has significantly shaped my approach to leadership. Firstly, reflecting on past experiences with various leaders is essential. Every leader, good or bad, teaches us something.
As leaders, we’re often caught up in strategies, plans, and metrics. But what if I told you that one of the most influential tools at your disposal isn’t a tool at all, but a belief? Yes, I’m talking about the belief you hold in your team. You might be familiar with the term “Pygmalion Effect,” which
It seems that machine learning and “robots” of some sort have been around for a long time. About a year ago, the term “AI” seemed to change for many people with the introduction of one new thing: ChatGPT. Fast forward roughly one year and during OpenAI’s recent DevDay, they reported 100 million weekly users. Seemingly
Let’s talk about beginning your leadership journey. It’s not about a specific place or time; it’s about a mindset. Before we step onto the path of leadership, we must anchor in the ‘why’. Why do we lead? For me, it’s about reaching valuable outcomes and making an impact through others. It’s a triad of elements:
Productivity is a perpetual topic of conversation and concern for leaders at all levels. Leaders want people to achieve what they were hired for in an effective manner. As more people began working remotely (whether by mandate or choice), productivity became one of the biggest concerns of all. Concerns about long-distance productivity have been one
It is hard to argue with the idea that readers are better leaders. Therefore, there are hundreds of lists of “must read” leadership books. While there is nothing wrong with these lists, they are redundant and assume everyone has the same starting point. Today, I’m sharing a different list. Rather than telling you what you
As the rational, well-intentioned, highly professional manager of a remote or hybrid team, do you make mistakes? Odds are you do. Likely because your brain tends to process information in certain ways that work most of the time. Most of the time. But we all have biases that occasionally get us in trouble. I have become
Leadership styles are a major part of many leadership development programs. It is a popular way to train leaders. Give them a sense of who they are and how they can be most effective in their important and complex. The modern concept of leadership styles has been around since the late 1930’s. It is typically
Team negativity is a real problem – it doesn’t “just” make working less enjoyable, but it has real impacts on culture, productivity, and team success. There will always be negative comments made, frustration when things don’t go as planned, and issues between team members. Consider those like seeds that can plant negativity. Here are six
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