We expect managers (with teams) to lead better, but are we providing them with what they need to do so? Management is not leadership. Most organizations have many means to manage work, which includes asking people to share, measure,...
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You may have only recently heard the term “ESG” (Environmental, Social and Governance), but it isn’t new. What is new: Pivots to ESG commitment. That is a Pivot from earnings-driven leadership and reacting to ESG regulations to leadership committed...
You can make better decisions when supported by diverse minds working together toward a common goal. That is, when they are Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI). I know this to be true because I’ve been supporting decisions my entire...
I spoke to a Rotary group this past week. Like many service organizations, local Rotary clubs are seeing their membership decline and many members are choosing to no longer attend meetings in person. And attracting new members, especially younger...
When being clear with others, it can be useful to pause. Pausing will help you best ensure that your communication with others lands as you’ve intended it to. You want the content of your message and the tone you...
Learning to pause made such a crucial difference in my own success, especially with choices, decisions, and pivots.Lately, I’ve been sharing with leaders why and how to pause. Following are a few highlights that I hope cause you to...
In the 5 Daily Practices, the final step is to connect the “what,” “who,” and “how” to your “why.”You may have heard “Start with why.” Having this phrase on one’s mind has certainly helped many companies be more customer-focused....
How can you, as a leader, start to orchestrate a Pivot?
Pivot: From ___ To ___ Your state of mind may be blocking your momentum toward a better future. Many business leaders were not prepared for an external threat that results in a forced shutdown or significant and sudden...
For teams to execute strategy brilliantly, a leader must be clear. Clear about the vision (the direction). Clear about the strategy (the way to move closer toward the vision) in a way that each person can understand the role...