Want to make a difference in anything you do? That’s the mindset and attitude of a leader. Leadership is the ultimate difference-maker in groups, teams, organizations, and businesses. There is no shortage of training, seminars, talks, books, courses, and articles; still, great leadership is rare. The industrial era command and control model still reigns supreme, and businesses feel like employees are there to serve the business owner(s).
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Are You Accelerating Progress Or Are You Impeding It?
I truly believe that whether a business thrives or dies is largely determined by the quality of its leadership. And, great leadership is spread across the whole business not just one person. Yes, businesses are surviving even with bad leadership but because no better option exists.
Marc Andreessen: The 5 Personality Traits of An Innovator
Are all innovators alike? Yes, in both personality and skills. Anyone can learn the skills necessary to innovate, but personality traits are different. Some people are born with highly developed curiosity, openness to new ideas and experiences, risk-taking, persistence, and imagination.
Avoid This Leadership Mistake To Be a More Effective Leader
For all the leadership advice out there, most businesses are underled and managed. The industrial era command-and-control way of leading and managing persists. Leading a team is like conducting an orchestra. Each member brings their unique instrument, their strengths, and quirks, and your job is to blend them into a harmonious symphony of success. But what happens when you hand a clarinet to your star percussionist? You get squeaks and frustration for everyone. That, my friends, is the pitfall of misaligned talent.
The Death Ground Strategy: Create A Sense of Urgency
Happy New Year! I want to set the tone for the 2024 first post this year: Acting with a sense of urgency.
There is no better way to do that than fighting with your back against the wall. This is called the death-ground strategy. Though initially a military tactic, this ancient strategy holds profound implications for personal and professional growth. The Death-Ground Strategy is based on placing oneself in a ‘do or die’ situation, where failure is not an option. In such scenarios, people often find untapped reservoirs of courage, determination, and focus.
The Curious Spark: Why Uncommon Insights Ignite Innovation
Imagine a world where every invention was predictable, every solution a mere derivative of what came before. Shudder, right? Innovation thrives on insights, those unexpected sparks illuminating new possibilities and guiding us toward groundbreaking ideas.
How To Make Culture Your Advantage
Imagine this: your employees wake up excited to come to work. They feel valued, heard, and empowered to do their best. Collaboration flows naturally, and creativity sparks around every corner. This isn’t a utopia – it’s the reality for companies that have unlocked the power of culture – their secret weapon for success.