What can President Abraham Lincoln teach serving leaders about authentic communications? When you think about President Lincoln, what do you think about? What can we learn from this self-made man from Kentucky? How would he deal with our 24 hour news cycle? What communication lessons can we take from our…
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Leaders: Is Your Own Self-Assessment Holding You Back?
Earlier this week, we talked about the critical emotional intelligence capability of self-awareness. I got several notes asking if it’s possible that you don’t read yourself accurately. In a word, yes. Many entrepreneurs struggle with their ability to accurately read their own strengths and weaknesses. The challenge is to increase…
Continue Reading....Can Self-Awareness Give Serving Leaders an Edge?
How do you stand out from your peers? What’s the secret ingredient for great serving leadership? How do you evaluate a leader’s potential leadership capabilities in today’s rapidly changing times? How can self-awareness give serving leaders an edge? I’ve interviewed over 17,000 leaders in my career as a management consultant. …
Continue Reading....How Can Entrepreneurs Create a Culture of Excellence?
How does an entrepreneur create a leadership culture? How do you build an organization that continues to grow and build, maturing beyond the capabilities of its founder and original leadership team? To be a successful leader today, you must be able to expand beyond your own leadership capabilities to create a culture…
Continue Reading....How Advisory Boards Can Help Entrepreneurs Get Better Results!
What are the key elements to build a successful advisory board? How do you find the right individuals who can help you increase your business’ success? I have been on advisory boards for over twenty years. I’ve helped many of my clients find the right people that can help them…
Continue Reading....Can Agile Thinking Provide Serving Leaders an Edge?
What’s the secret of long term success in your business? How do you thrive no matter what’s happening in the economy? Is there a secret capability that great serving leaders possess? Korn Ferry found the answer in 2011. In a study of successful managers, they discovered that secret capability as learning…
Continue Reading....Can Entrepreneurs Learn How to Use Stories Like Richard Branson?
Many of the entrepreneurs I know are committed to having a major impact on our world. Many are highly respected for their ability to move others to take action. I can’t tell you there is a large number of CEOs or entrepreneurs who use social media to impact their communities.…
Continue Reading....Can Serving Leaders Connect Like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
As we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today, I thought I might share several strategies he used to connect his cause to people. He was an incredible orator and visionary. His commitment to nonviolence was amazing given the odds he faced. It’s no wonder he’s the…
Continue Reading....How Social Media Can Help Entrepreneurs Lead in Their Community!
How do you connect with the many stakeholders in your community? What’s the best way for leaders to communicate on a regular basis? How many different ways can you communicate your message to others with similar passion and purpose? The number one question I’m asked by my most senior clients…
Continue Reading....Five Ideas That Are Changing How You Influence Others in 2015
Is how you influence others changing in 2015? I believe the number one skill serving leaders have is their ability to influence others. It doesn’t matter of if you’re running a startup, a family business, a large nonprofit or an international Fortune 1000 organization, your ability to influence others is changing.
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