When I initially meet with leaders and leadership teams, one of the perspectives I like to gain is about individual and collective philosophies about leadership. In other words, when leaders think about how they lead and why — their leadership philosophy — how do they articulate those elements?
Read More“To add value to others, one must first value others.”
In work life, it’s becoming more common to experience an apparent never-ending increase in the responsibilities and tasks to be accomplished in a given workday, week, month or year. The lines of distinction between what’s truly important versus the tyranny of the urgent seem to be blurred. We often feel like we are on autopilot and in reaction mode as pressing problems and issues consume the workday.
Read MoreThe ability to lead others begins with a leader's ability to lead oneself. This may seem straightforward, but especially in today's fast-paced world of work, leaders can lose their perspective -- their sense of purpose and direction -- and their ability to lead others effectively. So, how do you lead yourself effectively? Here are a few key considerations.
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