Lead Like You Mean It – Exercise | Deliberate Practice
From the Post: 3 Practices Designed To Enhance Who You Are And How You Lead – Lead Like You Mean It Leaders who embrace and practice these Stoic principles create a ripple effect of positivity and growth. By controlling perceptions, you foster a culture of objectivity and focus. By directing actions for the common good, you […]
3 Practices Designed To Enhance Who You Are And How You Lead – Lead Like You Mean It
The Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, in his timeless work Meditations, captured a profound idea about living and leading effectively: “All you need are these: certainty of judgment in the present moment; action for the common good in the moment; and an attitude of gratitude in the present moment for anything that comes your way” (Aurelius, […]
Situational Awareness – Exercise | Deliberate Practice
Use your journal for this exercise. Developing situational awareness as a leader requires deliberate practice, and intentional effort to improve specific skills over time. This exercise emphasizes the consistent use of leadership tools to heighten your awareness of your team’s dynamics, organizational needs, and external factors. Tools to develop situational awareness Practice plan Set measurable […]
Situational Awareness: The Ability To Accurately Diagnose A Problem
When someone recently asked me if there was a single most important leadership trait, I paused to reflect. Over the years, I’ve read countless books and articles and invested significant time designing and delivering leadership courses and workshops. Leadership is a complex and multifaceted discipline that demands a broad set of skills. The more I […]
A Ball of Yarn and Leadership: Exercise | deliberate practice
When faced with a wadded-up mess, instead of simply cutting out the mess, stop to look at both sides of the challenge. In leadership, seeing all sides of a situation is vital. Effective leaders take the time to understand the perspectives of their team members, stakeholders, and customers. They gather insights from all angles to […]
A Ball of Yarn and Leadership: Lessons in Patience, Problem-Solving, and Perspective
The other day, I watched my wife begin a knitting project with a brand-new ball of yarn. She pulled a strand from the center, ready to start, but instead of a smooth, continuous length of yarn, out came a tangled mess. Frustrated, she held up the chaotic knot, and I suggested a simple solution: “Why […]
Looking for Respect – Exercise | Deliberate practice
Looking for respect outside of yourself can be a frustrating and disempowering experience. True respect begins with self-respect. When you respect yourself, you don’t need to seek validation from others. You are comfortable in your own skin, and this quiet confidence naturally commands respect from those around you. Self-respect is not about arrogance or demanding […]
Looking for Respect?
Respect is a concept that holds great importance in personal and professional interactions, yet it’s often misunderstood. Many people think of respect as something they are owed or something others should grant them. They expect others to offer respect through words, gestures, or recognition, and when this doesn’t happen, it can lead to frustration and […]
The Infinite Possibilities of Your Leadership DNA – Exercise | Deliberate Practice
The concept of leadership is often presented as a set of predefined styles or characteristics that individuals should strive to emulate. However, true leadership is not about conforming to a specific model but about embracing your unique qualities and leading in a way that aligns with your authentic self. Ask yourself these two questions: What […]
The Infinite Possibilities of Your Leadership DNA
Be your unique leader Leadership is often portrayed as a formulaic process, with countless articles, books, and workshops dedicated to cultivating specific leadership styles. As someone who has developed and trained numerous workshops on leadership, I am acutely aware and guilty of the pressures and the paradox of this approach. Despite our best intentions to […]