Years ago, I worked with a senior leader. The board mandated a cost-reduction plan. He gathered the team and asked everyone to cut expenses. A few weeks later, we traveled together for a business trip. He flew first class. The rest of the team sat in economy. His action immediately destroyed … [Read more...] about How to Demonstrate Leadership: 4 Actionable Steps for Executives
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The Shape of Growth: How to Use the Japanese Concept of Guru-Guru
Last week, I was in Tokyo. I visited an exhibition about the Japanese concept of "Guru-guru" the spiral of growth. I’ve discovered Michio Shimoda. In Japan, he is a local celebrity known as the "Guruguru Ojisan" (the spinning uncle). At 60 years old, he started gymnastics to improve his … [Read more...] about The Shape of Growth: How to Use the Japanese Concept of Guru-Guru
How to Prepare for Leadership Meetings with Intention (4 Steps)
Your calendar is full. You run from one meeting to the next. You show up physically. But mentally, you are still on the last email. You bring reactive energy. The discussion goes off track. You waste time and complain about "too many meetings." Years ago, I read Coaching for Performance by … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for Leadership Meetings with Intention (4 Steps)
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
