If you have been to London, you know the phrase "Mind the Gap". It is painted on the platforms in the underground tube stations. A woman's voice with a lovely British accent reminds riders as they exit to Mind the Gap (though she pronounces it like "Moind thee Gop"). Now, try saying "Moind thee Gop"... Continue Reading →
In honor of his birthday, enjoy a few quotes from George Washington on living, loving, leading, learning and leaving a legacy... “Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.” “It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.” “Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it... Continue Reading →
February is Presidents Month and February 12 we celebrate the birthday of the 16th president of the United States of America, Abraham Lincoln. In honor of this great leader, enjoy a few notable quotes from Abraham Lincoln on living, loving, leading, learning and leaving a legacy. “And in the end it is not the... Continue Reading →
Self awareness is huge in leadership. There are constant challenges in leading others but, leading oneself may be the biggest challenge of all. Leading ourselves effectively begins by knowing ourselves better. Knowing ourselves helps us lead, live and love better. We are often too aware of our faults and weaknesses. I have benefited from the Reflected Best Self exercise from the Harvard Business Review that Terry summarizes below. It will help you know your strengths as well as be very affirming. Read her blog! One nice thing she includes is an email you can send to the people you want to give you feedback. It is simpler than a formal 360-degree feedback and only focuses on the positive! Try it out, especially if you are in transition.
Do you like homework? Neither do I… usually.
However, this fall I had to do a homework assignment for our Global Leadership MA class that I want to recommend to you. It was, by far, the most encouraging homework assignment I have ever done. The exercise is called “Your Reflected Best Self” (RBS), and it is fully described in the Harvard Business Review article, “How to Play to Your Strengths” from January 2005.
The exercise is not designed to build your ego, although it might do that. A while back I wrote about how we often receive six comments of negative feedback to one positive. The RBS is a systematic tool that balances out that ratio by discovering or confirming strengths and potential. With some analysis and application (done best with the help of a coach), you can use the information gained to develop a plan to…
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Every once in a while my phone or computer gets stuck or freezes. The other day I complained to my wife that my phone was not syncing with my computer. She simply suggested, "Try resetting your phone!" Problem solved! My technology is now humming again, and I am happy. Today we met with a friend who has... Continue Reading →
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