My hope is that you’re enjoying this series. However, more than enjoying it, my hope is that you’re being reminded of key concepts essential to effective leadership. I think of a great leader as a velvet-covered brick (i.e. easy to approach, soft to the touch, and nurturing in their leadership style).
Nevertheless, when pushed against, one can immediately feel substance in the leader. My executive coaching is oftentimes spent fine tuning the velvet-covered brick in each of those I coach. Some are too “velvety” and need more brick. Some are too “bricky” and need more velvet.
When that balance is struck between velvet and brick, I find I have my strongest leaders. My hope is that this series of articles helps you achieve more of a balance in becoming truly a velvet covered brick to those who follow you.
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