"Everything is awesome" - guess who watched Lego: The Movie - again? I hope your week was awesome and that this coming week is another great one. Apparently nothing in live is free - except this post!
Are You a Leader, or Just Pretending to Be One?
It's hard to summarise this article, so I suggest you read the whole thing. The article challenges some of our assumptions about leadership, so allow yourself a few minutes to digest the content.
7 Scientifically Proven Ways To Increase Your Influence
I'm not sure I agree with the whole list, but I assume the whole list doesn't need to apply to have influence. Develop the skills you are comfortable with.
3 Smart Ways Successful Leaders Respond During Tough Times
A great article, as leadership is easier in good times. Will your leadership survive if tested in the tough times?
A great quote from this article: "Studies on organizational change show that most employees do not resist change itself; rather, they resist that unknown place between where we are now and where we will be - the abyss."
To mange this abyss, the article suggest that leaders should address the following 4 questions:
Leadership is truly free. For more leadership related quotes and links visit my Twitter page and my Pinterest board.
Have a productive week.
Are You a Leader, or Just Pretending to Be One?
It's hard to summarise this article, so I suggest you read the whole thing. The article challenges some of our assumptions about leadership, so allow yourself a few minutes to digest the content.
7 Scientifically Proven Ways To Increase Your Influence
I'm not sure I agree with the whole list, but I assume the whole list doesn't need to apply to have influence. Develop the skills you are comfortable with.
- Connect with people emotionally
- Be emotionally curious
- Use confident body language
- Tell a story
- Be vulnerable
- May I ask a favor?
- Become charismatic
3 Smart Ways Successful Leaders Respond During Tough Times
A great article, as leadership is easier in good times. Will your leadership survive if tested in the tough times?
A great quote from this article: "Studies on organizational change show that most employees do not resist change itself; rather, they resist that unknown place between where we are now and where we will be - the abyss."
To mange this abyss, the article suggest that leaders should address the following 4 questions:
- Where are we going? (Strategy)
- What are we doing to get there? (Plans)
- How can I contribute? (Roles)
- What's in it for me? (Rewards)
Leadership is truly free. For more leadership related quotes and links visit my Twitter page and my Pinterest board.
Have a productive week.