Can Yoga Make You A More Effective Leader?
You already know that yoga is useful for health and well-being. Yet what’s it got to do with being an effective leader? A lot! Yoga for me is not only a practice for health and well-being; it’s also relevant for leadership. As an executive coach, I’ve seen the power of yogic concepts transform me and […]
The Two Sides
Pablo Picasso, Personnage, Jan. 29, 1971 I recently visited the delightful Picasso Museum in Antibes, France. Although I’ve seen other Picasso Museum throughout the world, as well as special exhibitions, this painting caught my attention. What made it so striking? At first glance, it shows two sides of a woman’s face; one that is frontal […]
Why Connection Matters for Leaders
According to Wikipedia, connection is “a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.” This directly relates to a fundamental leadership skill: the ability to connect. Everything a leader does, requires connection. Vision, strategy and execution require connection. Getting things done through people requires connection. Leaders are able […]
Yoga and Leadership: Leading on the Edge
My previous experience on the yoga mat got me thinking a lot about leadership. It has to do with the notion of going to your “edge” and then going beyond it. “Edge” is the metaphor for the beliefs and thoughts we have about what is possible. What’s cool about the idea of edge is that […]
How does a leader find balance?
One of the most common challenges leaders face is the illusive notion of “balance.” Leaders know balance is important to performing and sustaining high levels of excellence. Many books, seminars, and popular programs promise to help with “finding balance. What if balance doesn’t have to be “found?” What if balance has never really been “lost?” […]