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?” […]
My Top 5 Leadership Priorities List for 2021
Happy 2021! Although the new year is just beginning, it’s clear that we are in a time of extraordinary change. The rapid adjustments brought on by the global pandemic last year affected all of us. Our workplaces, our homes, our schools—all were disrupted, and then, quickly re-configured. We have proven that we can adjust to […]
Seven Steps to Develop and Maintain Ease
There is a strong link between how you feel and what you’re capable of doing. Your energy level, focus, and drive are a key component, yet often neglected part of your leadership. If you are feeling depleted, drained, or down, it will not only show; it will get transmitted to others. Your energy is contagious; […]