“Authentic leaders go much deeper than their life story, what they have been through, or the issues they have. They embrace their true self and their ethical values along with their weaknesses and use their strengths to their advantage without worrying about what others think.” -Peter Economy, in 9 Powerful Ways Great Leaders Show Real […]
As a leader, you’re well aware that challenges at work (and in life) are a given. From tight deadlines and budget demands to HR issues, it can feel like the minute one issue is solved, another is there to take its place. Instead of emphasizing how to avoid disagreeable situations, what matters more is how […]
Last month, I wrote about knowing your “why.” Knowing your why is crucial to anything you do. It can help: Inspire you to remain focused on what’s really important Deepen your capacity for meaningful introspection Guide you to set intentions which will help you become all that you are meant to be Help you make […]
“Whether they’re individuals or organizations, we follow those who lead, not because we have to, but because we want to.” -Simon Sinek Inspirational leaders often share a common attribute. They know the seed of success can grow from one small but powerful word: Why? People inspired by their leaders will follow not because they’re being told to […]
Openness…recognition…trust…humility…accountability. Most successful leaders embody these and other key traits. But there is one trait that shines above the rest. Can you guess it? Centeredness. How centered are you as a leader? The Harvard Business Review shared results of a study by Bain and Company on the characteristics of inspirational leaders. They surveyed 2,000 people […]