I have never heard of an elite athlete who does not practice. But I see thousands of executives who never practice their leadership. Even worse: when coaching is offered to them, they get defensive. They think they are "sick." They believe you only practice when something is broken. We all … [Read more...] about How to Improve Leadership Skills: A 5-Step Action Plan for Executives
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How to Be Direct Without Being Rude: 5 Communication Rules for Leaders
My 15-year-old son gave me a brutal lesson on communication recently. He called me because he needed money. I expected the usual dance: 5 minutes of fake "small talk" ("Hi Dad, how are you? How is work?") before the ask. Instead, he gave me 5 seconds of radical honesty. He said: "Dad, I … [Read more...] about How to Be Direct Without Being Rude: 5 Communication Rules for Leaders
How to Identify and Fix Leadership Blind Spots (A 6-Month Protocol)
August 2021. A best friend sent me a photo from a family day at the beach. It was a shock. I finally saw the truth I was ignoring. I had gained a lot of weight. But seeing the truth was not enough. It took me 4 years to fix it. 4 years of "trying." 4 years of "wishing." 4 years of … [Read more...] about How to Identify and Fix Leadership Blind Spots (A 6-Month Protocol)
How to Build Leadership Confidence: 3 Daily Habits for Aspiring Executives
Stop waiting for confidence to lead. That is a trap. And it's why most potential leaders stay stuck. They think confidence is a prerequisite. In reality, it is a byproduct. We all know the theory. We can all quote Stephen Covey: "Seek first to understand, then to be … [Read more...] about How to Build Leadership Confidence: 3 Daily Habits for Aspiring Executives
Manager vs. C-Suite Mindset: 4 Shifts That Get You Promoted
We often believe that to get promoted, we need to be the best at "getting things done." We optimize. We fix. We deliver. But there is a ceiling to execution. At a certain level, being the best problem-solver actually holds you back. It keeps you stuck in the details, optimizing a system … [Read more...] about Manager vs. C-Suite Mindset: 4 Shifts That Get You Promoted
