Observations about the quintessential traits of effective leaders and how to grow good leadership habits.
“Customers will never love a company until the employees love it first.” – Simon Sinek Imagine navigating simple directions to the corner store with a map that details every blade of grass and crack in the sidewalk, as well as information on where each dog lives (yes, I would like …
“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” – Nelson Mandela Imagine this: You’re sitting in a meeting, and a comment from a colleague takes you back to that moment, months ago, when they took credit for your work. It stings, still fresh, like it …
“The truth you believe and cling to makes you unavailable to hear anything new.” – Pema Chodron Every human being who works with others faces challenging situations that can seem overwhelming. And if you are responsible for leading teams or organizations, the challenges multiply geometrically. This can render you sensitive …
“Mindfulness isn’t just a tool, it’s a path to a more present, compassionate, and effective leadership.” – Adapted from “Mindfulness, Emotions, and Leadership,” Journal of Management & Organization (2023) In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, leaders often grapple with high stress and demanding responsibilities. This blog, inspired by insights from the …
“Mindfulness is not just some esoteric practice; it’s a practical tool. Skeptics might see it as airy-fairy, but once they understand the real, tangible benefits it brings to focus, stress reduction, and self-awareness, they often become the most dedicated practitioners.” – Jeff Warren, meditation teacher and mindfulness expert In the …
“Don’t save the canary. Fix the coal mine.” – Seth Godin In our busy, frantic workplace worlds, where every day feels like a new episode of a workplace sitcom, the concept of vulnerability-based trust might seem mushy and irrelevant, if not annoying. I get it. But annoying is OK with …
“Trust is the foundation of real teamwork. And the only way to build trust is to overcome our need for invulnerability.” – Patrick Lencioni, author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team In his classic book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team©, Patrick Lencioni explored the common pitfalls that prevent …
No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.” – H.E. Luccock Individual team productivity is akin to a well-orchestrated symphony in the search for organizational success. The harmony achieved by a productive team, both internally and with other productive teams, is not by chance but …
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust I recently spent 2 weeks with my elderly mom while she underwent major surgery. We’ve been separated by distance and family dramas for many years, and I was nervous about how …
“Trust is built in drops and lost in buckets.” – Doug Conant Being a good person is lovely and a great start. But you didn’t get that title or responsibility because you’re up for Ms. or Mr. Congeniality, or the Most Likely to be Liked Award. You’re here to be …
