Many leaders I work with have a capability for intensity beyond that of the average person. That strength only remains a strength if it is managed in all three areas of communication. The above poster illustrates a continuum of intensity… Read More ›
Assertiveness
Graphic Leadership: Tunnel Vision
Although there are many places where the term “tunnel vision” might be applied to leadership, in this post the application specifically addresses the driven leader who thrives on daily accomplishment after accomplishment while overlooking his/her own personal/internal growth and development…. Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: Evaluating Your Day
As a leader ends his/her day, it’s normal to ask a question of evaluation in terms of how successful the day might or might not have been. However, how that question is phrased in the mind of the leader has… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: Three Perspectives
The first perspective has much to do with the present and what you believe you deserve. It’s the bedrock of gratitude. A sense of entitlement only gets in its way. The second perspective has to do with the future and… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: Some Opinion Word Tracks
When we don’t periodically share our opinion before others in the group share theirs, we may be perceived as weak or lacking in personal confidence. Certainly we won’t be perceived as a leader. Here are some word tracks to help… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: A Loose Grip
The mature leader realizes that the end of every statement predictive of the future needs to end with the words “or not.” By way of example “The deal will close next week” … “or not.” “Tomorrow we’ll go to… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: Demonstrating Intelligence
Truly great leaders understand that their intelligence can oftentimes be more effectively and wisely demonstrated by the questions that they ask as opposed to statements they might make. Intelligent questions draw others into the discussion – spreading ownership of… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: Boss? or Leader?
What more needs to be said other than what the poster already says? It’s really a self assessment tool. A Boss? or A Leader? Which one are you (and by what percentage)? What needs to change for you to fully… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: Boundaries and Choices
It has been my experience that many leaders tend towards black and white thinking in their earliest stages of growth and only grow into those able to compromise later in their development. Some of this I attribute to the strength… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: The Leader’s Formal Education
While a leader understands the value of a formal education, s/he neither undervalues nor overvalues its contributions to their status as a leader. I have watched people with very strong (albeit raw) leadership skills who were so filled with self-doubt… Read More ›