Lately I was reading a very interesting article by Dr. Jill Suttie; her passion for science, positive psychology, and social psychology fueles her interest in finding what promotes well-being in people. If we want to live a long, healthy life as we age, it’s important to keep… Read More »The Four Keys Of Well-Being:
A new paper by Berkeley Haas Prof. Jennifer Chatman and colleagues shows not only the profound impact narcissistic leaders have on their organizations, but also the long-lasting damage they inflict. Like carriers of a virus, narcissistic leaders “infect” the very cultures of their organizations, the… Read More »Narcissistic Leaders And Corporate Culture:
Leaders guide attention. But a single-minded focus on goals can run roughshod over human concerns, says Daniel Goleman. What stops leaders from growing beyond pacesetting? One hurdle is the implicit attitude at work that professionalism demands we ignore our emotions. Some trace this emotional blind… Read More »How To Develop A Triple Focus Leadership:
In his work on Self Leadership, Andrew Bryant raises some very interesting points. Here are some: The concept of Self-leadership can be found in the writings of philosophers and poets, both Eastern and Western: EASTERN PHILOSOPHY WESTERN PHILOSOPHY “Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.” – Lao… Read More »Leading-Self:
Many people go through life without making conscious choices about weather what they do is what they are meant to be doing. When you do what you’re passionate about, what lights you up, it may be an expression of your purpose. We all have a… Read More »Purpose Of Purpose:
A prerequisite of becoming a successful Leader is knowing how to be heard, and the key to this is to speak the language your listeners understand. The Communication Style Inventory shows you what type of communicator you are (Steady / Inspirer / Conscientious / Dominant) and… Read More »Communication Style Inventory:
According to Jill Suttie, Psy.D, knowing what you want helps you set an intention to work toward them. No doubt, your subconscious will kick in, too, and you will begin to notice opportunities that present themselves to you or to actively seek out information you need. Plus, having a direction to take based on your truest desires, gives you impetus to make hard choices… Read More »New Year, New Beginning:
In any kind of a relationship Trust and Respect go hand in hand. Respect is a precursor to trust, it always comes first. Trust is earned after some level of respect is already there. When a manager is under pressure to deliver, it is difficult for them to: Principles to follow: Great… Read More »Trust & Respect:
A fixed mindset means that you believe intelligence is fixed and static—so if you’re not good at something, you might believe you’ll never be good at it (levels of intelligence and abilities are innate). A growth mindset means that you believe your intelligence and talents… Read More »Fixed vs. Growth Mindset:
The Future of Leadership and Coaching The following is an excerpt of the findings from a study that the Harvard Institute of Coaching conducted, with a series of executives, on the future of Leadership and Coaching. The changes are for us very obvious. We needed to… Read More »Leading With Humanity: