Two leaders spoke in quiet voices as if someone could hear their private phone conversation. One was an accomplished author who traveled the world speaking and training prominent CEOs on how to be more effective in leading their teams, the other a training and development professional. Both admitted that they struggle with Imposter Syndrome. On [...]
Our Primary Job Our primary job, according Mark Canlis of Canlis restaurant in Seattle is: to help people fulfill their purpose through their work. In doing so they are empowered to be successful in their work. I was a part of a private tour of the Canlis restaurant where they create an experience for their [...]
"I want to be a tool box for my team by giving them the support they need to succeed, in the end their success is my success". –Beverly L, Leader/Executive. I recently returned from an executive team retreat where one of the leaders shared about the complete turnaround in his sales division. He said that [...]
Marcy was having professional growing pains. After months of working with a coach, it became apparent her decision-making process was more complex than she realized, while many times fraught with consternation. She was aware of her focus and drive, although she had a blind spot in understanding her influence as a leader. When reviewing Marcy’s [...]
The Problem-Solving Benefit of Questions There are big, big problems to solve. On nearly every front, our industries, norms, systems, and way of life is being challenged. A a result, this can be both an intimidation and an invitation for leaders. They are facing problems they have never had to solve before.New problems sometimes require [...]
Insecurity can be the Enemy to High Leadership IQ Now, let’s talk about what gets in the way of high Leadership IQ. Often it’s insecurity. It is normal to have insecurities, but it’s not normal to allow these insecurities to drive behavior. When the business leader’s insecurities are driving the business, the employees will typically [...]
"Open, honest and effective." Those are the words used to describe a world leader’s executive presence in these globally challenging times. However, a pre COVID-19 descriptor is the CEO is strategic and well connected with a high net worth. Or, a CEO climbed the ranks to lead a fortune 100 company. These descriptors are admirable [...]
How do you Lead now? Your leadership is required now to help your people stay as stable as they can in this upended, unpredictable world. What you say and what you do is extremely important. You can help them. A few summers ago, I had almost two liters of fluid in my pericardium sac. I was in a [...]
"The level of your Leadership IQ will have a direct impact on the performance capacity of your people now, and in the future." —Cheryl Scanlan Which list do you see yourself on? That was a bit of a trick question. The truth is that most of us spend a bit of time on each list. [...]
Restraint. Restraint is likely a concept that awakens some kind of emotions or recollection of experiences for any leader. A quick scan of the news produces ample examples of what happens when a leader lacks self-control, but what happens when we harness for success? Successful leaders are well accustomed to the need to push, drive, [...]