The Resilient Leader: Overcoming Negativity and Regaining Influence
Most of us struggle with the repetitive patterns of negativity at one time or another. It’s important to realize that this can be changed, and that we are in charge of that choice. This simple realization is transformational for individuals, leaders, and organizations.
The Inside Job of Leadership: Are you a busy-ness addict?
It’s the first full week of summer. For many, it’s the traditional time for taking things a bit easier; enjoying long weekends, perhaps a long-needed vacation, or simply getting time to complete those long, lost “to-do” items on a more relaxed schedule. Are you feeling too busy?
The Inside Job of Leadership: What If Its’ Not About You?
Consider the following common scenario I have seen among clients and others; they want to change something that isn’t productive; they have an intention to change it, but find that they can’t make the change happen. They have tried everything, but can’t move past the stumbling block. This is frustrating at best, and if it continues unabated for long periods of time, it can be debilitating. People often give up.
The Inside Job of Leadership: Where’s Waldo?
Because being able to search and find your own inner Waldo is a task that has direct relevance for the inside job of leadership. To find your own inner Waldo requires that you stop allowing the non-stop thoughts of yesterday and worries about tomorrow to take over. Instead, allow your entire mind, body, and being to enter and experience the present moment
Influential Lessons from Italy
This week I have had the privilege of traveling in Italy for a conference and taking a few days of vacation before the meeting. Although the weather was at times atypical (cold and rainy), it did not adversely affect the warm and generous spirit of the Italian people. In fact, it caused me to make some observations about leadership and influence.