Thoughts on Leadership
In her book, “Dare to Lead,” Brene Brown defines a leader as “anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop the potential.”
In this blog I will share some of my thoughts on leadership and the thoughts and ideas of those I value. Please enjoy.
Challenge the Status Quo
How is your sense of wonder? My dad lived through a lot (the Great Depression, World War II, Cold War) and had a difficult childhood, but he never lost his sense of wonder. In the 1980s, he told me about a future in which a small...
Never Enough
There is nothing wrong with wanting to climb higher and achieve more. Ambition is a good thing. But not when it prevents you from enjoying where you are right now.
Ask Another Question
Asking questions demonstrates you are open to learning, to continuing the conversation, and that you have not reached a judgement. In most conversations, people want to make sure they are heard.
Meet My Amazing Group
We do not focus on what is going wrong. We focus on what we can do to grow our companies. Where are the new opportunities? How do I anticipate the customer needs? Where is the “green space”?
What If I’m Wrong
What “truth” are you holding onto that it’s time to change? Can you acknowledge that even though you are the leader, you might be wrong? Those are powerful words, and they might vault your business to greater heights.
You Want to ReThink That?
How many times have you done the same in your business life? Tried the same way of solving the problem because …. It worked in the past. I am reading Adam Grant’s “Think Again.” I love the way Grant thinks. Or rather, re-thinks.