When it comes to leadership give and take, are you a “taker,” or a “giver?” Western leaders have been conditioned for generations to believe that the way to advance is to claim as much as possible, to take more than you give. I don’t have to look too far to see leaders make personal gain…
I’ve been writing about self-awareness and inner monologue, and how we can improve our connections to others through better self-knowledge. This next exercise builds on the previous exercise where you simply write down your inner monologue. It is a little harder because it requires you to pay attention to your beliefs and write them down….
It’s not always easy to uncover our blind spots and gain real self-awareness. One way is to write down your self-talk, recording the exact words you use. Do this several times over the course of a week, and you’ll uncover a lot about how you think and perceive your world. The exercise is even more…
Our inner monologue runs nonstop, whether we pay attention to it or not. It is a valuable source of self-awareness and a key to knowing our blind spots. Some call it self-talk, mind chatter, or inner voice. It often tends to be negative and judgmental. Even though our inner monologue filters, interprets, and gives meaning…
I’ve been writing about steps great leaders take in overcoming setbacks and adversity. As solutions are attempted, ups and downs will occur. Leaders often take their people into new territory. Things don’t always follow the plan. According to Ryan Holiday, in The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumphs (Portfolio/Penguin,…
I’ve been writing about steps leaders take in overcoming setbacks and adversity. In his book, The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumphs (Portfolio/Penguin, 2014), Ryan Holiday suggests three steps leaders can use to defeat setbacks: A mindset or perception on how to view the situation. The motivated action plan…
Does your organization have a solid foundation for overcoming adversity? I’ve been writing about steps leaders take in overcoming setbacks and adversity. A healthy mindset takes the most prudent steps. You don’t have to look far to see leaders regard immediate action – any action – as a step in the right direction. This is…
When faced with a setback or crisis, do you have the right leadership mindset for overcoming adversity? In my last blog post, I outlined three steps leaders can take to defeat obstacles, manage crises and conquer setbacks, suggested by Ryan Holiday, in his book, The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials…
As a leader, how effective are you in overcoming adversity? Responses to setbacks or crises not only test leadership character, they define it. Your reaction in times of adversity reveals your leadership effectiveness. Some difficulties are devastating, of course, but they are also compounded by leadership responses. There’s no real training for adversity on the…
A good book on mental toughness is Mental Toughness for Women Leaders: 52 Tips To Recognize and Utilize Your Greatest Strengths by LaRae Quy. These suggestions also apply equally to men. Here are a few of the tips to help you continue on your path of self-awareness and mental toughness. Identify your emotional hot buttons….