Leaders are advised these days to be transparent – but with little guidance on why and when and how. Today’s post looks at why leaders might choose to be transparent, and how to do so in ways that really do help achieve a higher purpose. And we’ll also look at when NOT to be transparent!
A dear friend, Marcia Nellans, sent me a little two minute clip filmed in Glasgow, called The Power of Words. I’ve been thinking about it ever since. Spend a moment and tell me the thoughts it provokes for you.
I wish each of you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2014 – in all the unique ways that matter to you!
In our Evergreen Leadership Process we have a way to continually stay fresh and healthy. The new year is a great time to build this practice into your life – and will yield better results than the tradition of making resolutions. Take a look…
Perhaps not hate – but dislike strongly. I think the ideas that are perpetuated around the concept of “work-life balance” are hurtful rather than helpful. I think this illusion of balance creates angst rather than acuity. It perpetrates unrealistic, unhealthy, and unattainable thinking about how we live our lives.
Our educational system stands in stark contrast to what I experienced in India. I wonder what might happen in the U.S. if we changed the dialogue.
I was a bit surprised when advised that wearing sunglasses in India was culturally inappropriate. At the end of two weeks, I took away a big leadership lesson.
At the conclusion of your work week, reflecting on a provocative question can help you learn, plan, adjust and generally, just get better. I encourage you to pick one of these per week to ponder and see what happens as a result. Writing thoughts is highly encouraged – but optional.
I’ve just spent two days in Rocky Mountain National Park. What totally shocked me was this statistic.
Today’s post is from Crystal Hammon, a great writer and blogger and keen observer of life. In her post, Crystal shares four high-performance habits which have enabled her husband to build a successful business.
I would agree that the best things in life are free – love, joy, simplicity. Some of the best ways to acquire skills can also be low or no cost. In this post and the ones that follow we’ll look at high-impact skill development options that can be had for little or no cost.
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