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)
Dealing with Difficult Stakeholders: 3 Steps to Turn Conflict into Career Assets
"Is it really worth the effort?" I hear this question often when a professional relationship becomes a battle. When you have to fight your ego just to stay calm. You might think: "It’s just a detail. I will just ignore this person and do my job." That is a mistake. Fixing that … [Read more...] about Dealing with Difficult Stakeholders: 3 Steps to Turn Conflict into Career Assets
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
