7 leadership lessons from Santa
As I was watching children’s TV the other day with my two little girls, I noticed something peculiar: Rarely are they as attentive as when Santa appears. Erstwhile I pondered why, before it struck me: Santa’s draw lies with his leadership skills.
Read MoreFor leaders, the where reveals the how
Whether you’re a leader or are being lead by one (which accounts for the vast majority of us, I should think), this excercise provides valuable insight into the dynamics between the two. You have to promise me one thing, though: don’t cheat.
Read MoreDare to disagree
Perhaps you’ll recognize the scene: yourself, colleagues, a meeting room. Matters of importance being discussed. Strong individual opinions shared in confidence prior to the meeting… oddly absent. Perhaps they’re yours – perhaps they’re someone elses. And yes, there’s something very wrong here.
Read MoreCredit is for giving, not for taking
Credit. We all want it. Many of us get it. Some deservedly so, others decidedly less so. And too many take it undeservedly at the expense of others. If you’ve ever been on the wrong end of that particular stick, I guarantee you’ll feel better after reading this.
Read MoreWhy FaceTime can never replace face time
Sure, Apple’s FaceTime is convenient for getting in touch. So is Skype. And e-mail, instant messaging, texting and soforth. There is, however, something which takes place when you get actual face time with someone that a digital approximation will never be able to imitate: a connection.
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