A recent Harvard Business Review (HBR) article highlighted a research study in the Journal of Clinical and Social Psychology, that most people think they are self-aware, but in fact, only 10-15% of people actually are. That’s a pretty astonishing statistic. It gets even worse for CEO’s and senior leaders. According to the HBR article “the […]
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John Knights, Co-founder and Chairman of LeaderShape Global It is not surprising that most CEOs and other senior leaders put a brake on their personal development as a leader once they are in that position. First, they got to where they are by being who they are! Who can argue with that? And second, the job
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There is no one alive who is more youer than you. – Dr. Suess Authentic leadership is the buzz right now. And thank goodness. Who would argue with the value of having employees being truer to themselves. Indeed, at the core of the authenticity movement is the belief that people already possess a brilliance; and
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The calendar says it’s time to count our blessings. That’s easy to do when family is near, the table piled with food, and everyone agrees: Don’t talk about who or what makes us angry. Let’s just watch the football game or plug in our favorite DVD. Can we be thankful, though, even when it’s not
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Leadership has been the tip of everyone’s tongue of the last decade. From convention keynoters, to coaches, to political pundits, everyone insists they want a cadre of leaders to carry out their mission. So for all the talk, techniques, training, and tips on the leadership topic, you’d think managers, executives, and professionals at all levels
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You’re wired to see what you already believe. It’s a simple statement but the implications for decision-making are complex. What you already believe is built layer upon layer from your experiences which create a filter through which you see the world. Good decision-making relies on understanding how your brain’s filter colors perception and influences interpretation.
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What use is there in navigating an ethical course if you’re unable to influence the thoughts and actions of others? It’s one thing for you to know right from wrong, and quite another to convince others to act collectively on your knowledge. To put your ethics to work, you have to be able to influence
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For a long time people have told me they thought I was a really good leader. I accepted that graciously but frankly I never sat down and really analyzed what I was doing. Like many entrepreneurs, I do things by gut instinct- hire people, make capital buying decisions, try new product introductions and much more.
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What did Dickens really show us in his famous Christmas story? Is it really about an old man who had given up hope in the joy of life, or is there a deeper lesson for us to learn? Within us all is that crooked nosed humbug, Ebenezer Scrooge. Haven’t we all said “humbug” to neighbors
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