The bud, the thorns and the rose. What beauty.
Archive for Leadership
Celebration
We are what we celebrate.
Maybe a bit of an overstatement. But I think there is truth in it. Maybe a lot.
I’d like to think that I am more than my occasional random lustful thoughts about acquiring material things I think
I really want but don’t need,
or
getting the chance to promote myself because I can say something [...]
Not What, But Who. Always.
Work on your heart first. Know who you are: what you are good at, what you are not, how your cumulative experiences call you to act and then also, what to do; what your skills, talent and abilities are. Do the hard work first and then it’s pretty obvious what to do. Really.
Wanna See Something Really Cool?
…surrounding himself with the right people for the right reason to do the right thing at the right time in the right way.
Functional Humility
…there are only two common characteristics of all great leaders: personal will and humility. I think the following article does a terrific job of reminding us of the practical importance and function of the latter.
AFFIRMATION!
Really, I didn’t make it up. The power of AFFIRMATION is stronger than we think.
A Board Meeting That Worked
The three things we did weren’t rocket science or even a big secret, it’s just that with just a bit of investment in effective relationships (read: belonging) and setting the stage with affirmation, meaningful conversation that lead to action happened seemingly naturally.
Grateful
The world’s standard is to get all you can, can all you get, and then sit on the lid and don’t share with anyone! It is selfish and “all about me.” On the other hand, being grateful for all that we have and having a generous spirit in return is something that few people really understand or strive for.
the world’s worst boss (from seth godin’s blog)
There are few good books on being a good manager. Fewer still on managing yourself. It’s hard to think of a more essential thing to learn.