Positive Influence is Needed Now More Than Ever. That’s You.
Staying positive hasn’t come easily to any of us over the past year. But ironically, it is times like these that a being Positive Influence matters the most. COVID-19 underscored how rapidly and unexpectedly things can and do change. As leaders, it’s more important than ever before that we be …
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Manage Yourself Before Managing Others
Leaders are under constant pressure to act. We have to solve problems, manage workplace demands, and adapt to change—swiftly and effectively. Self-Management gives us the time and space to consider whether we’re truly responding to situations or merely reacting. The difference is profound. It means we’re either helping or hurting …
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Don’t lead with your emotions. But do use Emotional Reasoning.
While it’s never a good idea to lead by emotions, it’s a fantastic idea to lead by understanding them. Emotional Reasoning helps leaders determine how they feel about different options when making decisions, in addition to facts and data. What is Emotional Reasoning and why is it important? Humans …
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Authenticity is overused, but under-implemented. Let’s change that.
“Be Authentic.” It’s a phrase that is now so overused, it almost doesn’t register in our minds anymore. But truth be told, Authentic leadership has never been more important than it is today. Here is a quick, clear breakdown of Authenticity, and how you can easily implement it into …
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How Awareness Makes or Breaks You as a Leader
We’ve all been there. I know I have. Sitting in a team meeting with that one person who never seems to listen. Who likes to play favorites, or freezes people out who challenge their ideas? How can a person not realize how these behaviors negatively impact others? The answer …
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Measuring and Managing Emotional Culture
Article in collaboration with Genos International Europe Many elements underlie organizational success. You’ve got to be in the right place, at the right time, with the right product and with the right people. But even with the best of these, a great workplace culture truly matters. Do you know the …
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Becoming the Leader I Aspired to Be
Good leadership in the business world is often associated with concrete results. These fall into the arena of the WHAT: a strong vision, strategy, plans, and execution. But even more important is the HOW: the way in which leaders guide their organizations and teams to achieve those concrete results in …
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My Five Keywords For Lasting Success
Over the summer, I spoke to a group of First Tee golf players ranging from 12-17 years old. My talk addressed five principles—my five “keywords” for attaining true success in life. I was amazed at the insightful questions the kids asked me. Our discussion was compelling and thoughtful. It was …
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How a Multicultural Life Has Shaped Me As a Leader—And a Person
For over 18 years, I’ve had the rare opportunity to lead and work with diverse, international teams in business. These multicultural experiences were incredibly valuable to me for two reasons. First, the richness of perspective, insight, and understanding that multiculturalism affords us is truly eye-opening. We can never expand our …
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Writing My Next Chapter: Executive Eight Coaching & Consulting
It’s hard to believe that it has been one full year since I left corporate life. When I left Johnson & Johnson last summer, it was on very positive terms. I loved the company’s culture and mission. I enjoyed my work immensely. I helped to build myriad businesses and provide …
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