Resilience: What It Is and How to Develop It
We don’t have to look far in our world to see rapid change. People who lead and influence may find themselves in a whirlwind cycle of reactivity, feeling as if the world is happening around them, and often is not the world they wish it could be. Leaders who are effective demonstrate resilience and the capacity to skillfully handle a changing environment.
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: 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: How Credible Are You?
Credibility stands on three legs: expertise, trustworthiness and integrity. It also has an intangible quality to it; one that must be felt and then expressed from the inside out.
Have You Applied Yourself to the Inside Job of Leadership?
If asked about the many roles you play, would you call yourself a leader? My experience is that far more of us are leading, or at least being called to lead than would admit at first glance.