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How often have you been encouraged to just be yourself? You get this coaching from others throughout your life and while it sounds good, and could even be considered helpful, it’s often easier said than done. Fear can creep in. You might feel tempted to conform and fit in rather than be true to yourself. You wrestle. I personally believe that in reality, it’s much harder to be yourself than most people are willing to admit.
Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, faced the 2008 financial crisis with no guarantee that the financial industry or America would recover… Indra Nooyi, former chairman and CEO of Pepsico, moved from India to the United States and often felt like a “fish out of water” because she struggled to fit in… Brian Cornell, chairman and CEO of Target, had a humble upbringing. His dad died when he was young, so Brian worked lots of odd jobs as a kid to make money for things he needed…
Tom Brady is what I describe as the real deal. He’s an authentic leader who understands who he is and never tries to be anyone else, all the while remaining thoughtful, humble, and down to earth in spite of all of his success. There’s no question he’s a determined, disciplined, make-it-happen guy who knows how to win.
When you think of great leaders who comes to mind? Do you think of historical people like Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Martin Luther King or John F. Kennedy? Maybe you think of leaders of powerful companies like Jamie Dimon or Indra …
Do you have courage in your convictions? Courage of your convictions happens when you stick by your decision, even when you’re faced with people who don’t support you. This isn’t always easy to do. Yet it’s critical for leaders to …
As a leader, your mindset influences everything. It affects your attitude, how you handle challenges, and ultimately your success. If you have the wrong mindset, it will show. You know the kind of leader who has the wrong mindset. He …
Want to know one of the secret ingredients to becoming a great leader? Become an avid learner! One of the most effective things you can do to continue to grow as a leader is to always be learning. In fact, …
I imagine you’re reading this blog because you are curious. Maybe the word MUST got your attention and you saw this as an invitation, or perhaps a challenge, to see if my three questions really are that important. There are …
Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.” Anthony J. D’Angelo I have a confession. There was a time in my 20’s when I viewed my boss as my nemesis. In fact, I was …
If you think having a great resume and a prestigious qualification makes you hirable, think again. Many employers look at qualities as well as qualifications. If you want a long career in your field of choice, you need to be …
How do you bounce back from failure? The way to overcome setbacks is to adopt a positive mindset and move forward. Mindset Matters: What you believe matters. Have you ever thought about how your beliefs impact your success as a …
How do you build a winning team? Have you noticed how great leaders always praise the people who helped them succeed? How did these leaders build a winning team, and what makes a team great? Goals can’t be met when …
The best leaders are always building know how. They seek to learn from every situation so they can improve and drive more consistent results. But they may not ask all the right questions to maximize their learning from each situation. …
Imagine the worst has happened. The credibility of your business is on the line. Social media is slamming your organization and you’ve lost goodwill with your customers. Morale is down. People are murmuring negative comments at every team meeting. You’re …
Leaders are like anyone else in the sense that they are human and imperfect. Some leaders are impatient, others are too critical or non-confrontational. Everyone has places where they could use some help. How do you overcome your leadership shortcomings? …
