Successful organizational leadership in 2019 will require a mastery of skills: leadership skills, management skills and people skills. Some of these are developed early in
Successful leadership requires precise planning, effective decisions and timely actions, all relying on dependable information. It calls for leaders who are able to spot holes
Have you mastered leadership patience? It’s more important than ever; ask any leader who has successfully transformed an organization. Successful change takes time. It takes
It’s been said that courage has no benchmark unless one grasps the reality of fear. Fears are real, often strong and quite disruptive, but your
Even in the best circumstances, leadership requires courage. We’ve all seen how doubt, insecurity and fear make organizational challenges more difficult and, in extreme cases, insurmountable.
Great leaders of change understand the difference between change management and leading change. They lead successful change by setting a course, establishing a culture and
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. ~ Benjamin Franklin Are you a leader of change? I wrote about why this is so
All effective leaders learn to master the C-suite competencies: setting strategic direction; communicating an inspiring mission; understanding financial data; planning and coordinating resources; and ensuring that
An organization’s health is only as sound as its leader’s decisions. Some companies prosper from wise leadership directions, while others struggle after flawed choices—choices that
How a leader responds to adversity reveals how effective that leader truly is. Reactions to setbacks or crises not only test leadership character but define
Business is an active, demanding endeavor. Only those who consistently apply themselves succeed. Organizations that thrive require leaders who actively dream, plan, engage, solve, pursue,
Surveys and studies indicate global job dissatisfaction is at a two-decade high. Disengaged employees account for nearly 70 percent of the workforce, which significantly affects
