Leadership
Taking the Plunge: Networking 101
After a session on networking, two of my Purdue students in Introduction to Entrepreneurship get amazing results.
After a session on networking, two of my Purdue students in Introduction to Entrepreneurship get amazing results.
A basic tenet of our Evergreen Leadership Approach is the concept of “shedding”. If you feel your load is heavy, here are suggestions on some things you might shed.
I hope each of you has a “Steve Oswalt” in your life, a senior leader who is wise, who challenges you to do more and then helps along the way. I’ve asked Steve to share his thoughts on leadership.
The hallmark of a great coach is the ability to ask questions. Not just any questions… but insightful, thought provoking, no judgment attached, open your mind and speak your truth questions.
Above all, I continue to have a deep belief that positive change is possible – for each person, for every family, for all organizations, and for our society and world. Note that I said possible – and not easy.
When there is a whiff of change in an organization, one begins to see some very interesting behaviors. Perhaps not
A mentor of mine called it the “Prison of Perfection”. She was referring to this all absorbing effort to get things perfect – and to not be satisfied with anything less than 24 carat gold results. No second place finishes. No 4.5 scores on a scale of 1 to 5.
Problem solving is looking in the rear view mirror. It’s fixing something that was not right in the first place. Today things move so quickly, that you may be fixing something that is no longer needed.
Another warning sign is when leaders are absent from a change effort. Yes, they may loudly proclaim, in word and writing, about the change that needs to happen. They may even resource the effort and ask for regular updates. But that is not all of what is needed. Leaders need to show up in visible and tangible ways. Actions speak louder than words.
When leaders are willing to do the inside work that leads to the outside results they want – amazing things happen. The shift in focus creates a domino effect. The leader becomes a powerful role model. The organization is willing to follow. Resistance fades, as people are being led and not coerced.
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