Some people inspire you to grow. Many inspire you to be nothing like them. Early in my corporate career, I spent hours in meetings that felt like a complete waste of time. Then, I changed my perspective. Instead of sitting there feeling bored, I became an observer. I turned those boardroom … [Read more...] about How to Learn from Bad Bosses: 5 Rules to Build Your Leadership Style
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How to Build Executive Presence: 5 Rules of Personal Leadership
Years ago, a new leader joined a team I was part of. He scheduled a 20-minute meeting to introduce himself to me. He spent the entire time talking about his past successes and his resume. He thought he was impressing me. He wasn't.In the corporate world, we are taught to lead with our … [Read more...] about How to Build Executive Presence: 5 Rules of Personal Leadership
How to Improve Executive Communication: 5 Steps to Understand Your Team
Ask for permission before you speakI want to share a principle that changed my life and can change yours. Seek first to understand, then to be understood, from Stephen Covey.(Note: I have read his book more than 10 times. If you want to dive deeper, you can start here). Our first reflex … [Read more...] about How to Improve Executive Communication: 5 Steps to Understand Your Team
How to Develop Creativity in Leadership: 3 Actionable Secrets
We think creativity will magically fall into our hands. We think the conditions must be perfect. We think it is reserved for artists. But whatever you do in business, creativity is not optional. Nicolas Dufourcq, Managing Director of the French investment bank BPI,said: "The day you can … [Read more...] about How to Develop Creativity in Leadership: 3 Actionable Secrets
What a Champion Fighter Can Teach You About Overcoming Failure
Rickson Gracie is considered one of the world’s best fighters. In his book “Comfort in Darkness”, he explains how a shift in perspective helped him win his toughest fight. In May 2000, his opponent hit him hard in the eye. Rickson lost his vision. In that panic, he remembered a phrase from his … [Read more...] about What a Champion Fighter Can Teach You About Overcoming Failure
