I wrote last week about what I feel to be an undeniable truth, that what determines who you are as a leader is who you are as a person. I shared my strongly-held belief, “It’s not possible to be a visionary leader if you do not have the ability to connect to the vision that […]
Who you are as a person determines who you are as a leader. This is an undeniable truth. It’s not possible to be a visionary leader if you do not have the ability to connect to the vision that lies within you, cultivate it, and share it with others. You cannot be a magnanimous leader […]
I’ve written often about how the number one thing CEOs wish they’d done differently is act faster on talent management decisions. This is because strong leadership is a competitive advantage in today’s global environment of uncertainty, complexity and swift change. As a result, leadership development and succession planning are more critical than ever. Dan McCarthy, […]
I’ve often written that the very best leadership development program I’ve ever seen or experienced as a participant or coach is the Magnetic Leadership Program offered through Profitability Business Simulations. And I say that as someone who has had the benefit of attending a Harvard course and who took leadership courses as part of my […]
A few months ago when I was just beginning a very personal journey that took me to the ballroom dance floor, I wrote a blog post entitled, “7 Lessons the Tango Teaches About Being a Great Follower.” For, as much as I love to dance, I have a genuine desire to be an exceptional follower. […]
In the world of leadership it’s very common to hear of others’ success. Announcements about “movers and shakers” and various corporate promotions often find their way into our in-boxes. Just last week this happened to a friend of mine who asked, “why do I feel sick in the pit of my stomach?” When we are […]
I am spending some time on an island with my extended family and yesterday when I made my daily Dunkin’ Donuts run I ordered a coffee for my mom: a small coffee with skim milk. They accidentally put sugar in it and unfortunately I didn’t know this until I got home and my mom exclaimed, […]
The term “Management by Wandering Around” (MBWA), also known as “Management by Walking Around,” gained notoriety with the release of the Tom Peters/Robert Waterman book, “In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America’s Best-Run Companies.” Generally speaking, it refers to a style of management where the boss visits his or her employees in their offices or […]
As Chief Relationship Officer for CEO Connection I have the privilege and pleasure of participating in the CEO Boot Camps we hold six times per year. At the most recent event in New York City, the conversation at one point turned to the question, “How do you get the truth from your people?” You see, […]
I had the great privilege of seeing Yo-Yo Ma perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra this weekend at spectacular Symphony Hall. He was, quite simply, phenomenal. When he plays his stunning cello, passion exudes from his entire energy field. You can’t help but be riveted while watching him. And while the applause at the end of […]