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7 Strategies for Resilient Leaders
Leaders require certain capabilities to be successful in today’s complex work environment. While the importance of ‘technical’ skills decreases as you rise within the organization, the importance of self- and social-awareness increases. Interestingly, research shows that the capacity for self- and social awareness declines as leaders rise within the organization. The difference seems to be…The Three O?s of Optimism
In Martin Seligman?s National Bestseller, Learned Optimism, he discusses the three P?s of Pessimism: Pervasiveness, Permanence and Personal.? Seligman notes that a pessimist is less persistent in dealing with setbacks or overcoming obstacles because the pessimist believes that when an obstacle presents itself,?it reflects that EVERYTHING is an obstacle, it will ALWAYS be an obstacle,…
Feedback is Information
Years ago, I met two very wise individuals. They taught me a lesson that literally ?changed my life?. That lesson was that feedback is information; and that when people give you feedback they are really telling you about themselves. Let me explain. As a workshop facilitator with audiences filled with supervisors, managers, and organizational leaders…
Leadership Lessons I Learned from My Kids
I am reminded constantly of leadership principles from my interactions with my children.? Here are a few examples. One day, my daughter arrived home from school and was telling me about her day.? Then she said, ?Mom, is it okay if I tell you something ? and you don?t give me and advice??? I was…
What’s Old is New Again
??????Leg warmers.? I remember them from the first time they were in fashion in the early 80?s, and just last week, a young woman wore them to my workshop.? It reminded me of the importance of remembering that what is old, is new again.? With these times of continuous change, you might find yourself continually…