The Inside Job of Leadership: Lessons from the Ballroom Dance Floor
As a leadership coach, I observe many parallels between ballroom dancing and leadership. First, being an effective leader is a lot like leading a dance partner in five essential ways: Inner structure, Connection, Intuition, Intention and Endurance
Are You an “Engaged” Leader?
Last month’s topic was Leadership in the Mirror. Here we explore how leaders can engage and participate after their reflection using the Step Up Leader framework. Engaged leadership requires a high degree of self-awareness. Leaders who learn that the way they are being impacts every single interaction, conversation and relationship are ahead of the game. […]