Search online for “lists of leadership competencies,” and you’ll find hundreds of lists from various groups, companies, and experts. Ranging in length from 5-32 competencies, these well-intended lists can be helpful in designing learning plans and expectations for leaders. But too often, I find that a fundamental leadership competency is missing from these lists: The best
One of the ways we can make sense of our world is to simplify things by finding patterns. But that is just a small part of the power of pattern recognition. Recently, I wrote about the problems with pattern recognition – consider this a companion piece. Reading both will give you a more complete picture
In today’s society, opposition seems to be everywhere. Many see opposition as something to avoid or overcome. Afterall, someone opposing us stands between us and our objective. Increasingly, this leads to argumentative stances and win/lose conversations. Regardless of how we feel about opposition as a societal issue, that same example can potentially poison our organizations.
Are you constantly asking yourself, “How can I be a more productive leader?” If so, you’re not alone. Productivity is more than just keeping busy; it’s about achieving meaningful results in less time. In this blog post, we dive into three actionable tips that will help you lead more effectively and efficiently.What Is Productivity?Before we
As humans, we have become quite adept at pattern recognition. It helps us with our memory, problem solving, and social interactions. It has helped us survive as a species. But as powerful and useful as it is, it is also problematic. Let’s examine how our comprehension abilities can be compromised when we lean into the
Team productivity. Every leader would like to have a more productive team. If they don’t, they are either super proud of their ultra productive team or they don’t really care. Regardless of your personal assessment of your team’s productivity, as the leader you play a monstrous role in what that productivity is. There are (at least)
Let’s start with three core truths to effective leadership. Being an effective leader:Is important.Is complicated.Requires continual skill development.Yet, despite the complexities and complications of effective leadership, there are simple, easy ways to begin developing any leadership skill. Today’s suggestions are by no means a complete list of skill building methods. But these three simple approaches
There is a cadence to most everything in life. It’s a rhythm that runs through our lives, our work, our relationships and more. We can learn more about our work culture when we recognize its cadence. Adjustments to the underlying cadence can add value and desirability to our work culture more quickly than we think.A
We’re diving into a topic that affects all of us, whether we’re conscious of it or not. You see, most of us are intermittent learners. Now, before you raise an eyebrow, let me explain what I mean.The Intermittent Learning TrapFrom the moment we set foot in a school, we’re programmed to learn in spurts. Think
Consistency can be a key to improvement, growth, and results. Yet it can often leave people feeling hemmed in or constrained. Oscar Wilde famously wrote, “Consistency is the hallmark of the unimaginative.” Must we choose between consistency and creativity? Let’s examine the power of consistency. Then, I’ll give you five ways to practice this important
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