We read a lot about how an effective leader is also an authentic leader. But what does that mean, exactly, and why does authenticity matter? Bill George, who pioneered the research on authentic leadership and wrote his seminal book on the subject in 2003, explains that over the past decade, authenticity has become the gold
We know that change is a constant in our organizations, but it can be downright scary to experience. Therefore, I encourage organizations which are experiencing change to identify a leader within the organization to be your change champion. This individual can be a cheerleader, a role model, an encourager, and a teacher—all rolled into one.
The ability to manage stress is an ongoing challenge for many people. A certain degree of stress is a normal part of living. People adjust to life’s changes daily. It seems when one stressful situation occurs, other stressors often follow!! Sometimes it appears that stress is becoming a series of layers adding barriers that prevent
Making the transition from entrepreneur to CEO of your company can be a challenge. When you start out, you are the business. You were responsible for growing all aspects of your business. Yet. before you can grow your business and embark on the transition from entrepreneur to a leader, you need a clear vision of
The secret to inspiring others is to know the people whom you are inspiring. People react more positively when they know that leaders understand their personalities, values, aptitudes, and skill sets. Leadership happens in moments. It’s often the small, seemingly inconsequential occurrences that can positively inspire others. In today’s workplace, there is no magic bullet
Leadership is an ongoing process of development. No matter where you are in the organizational hierarchy, embracing core leadership competencies will pay dividends over time. Be aware that leaders are not defined by their years of service, their position on the organization chart, their title or their personal attributes. They are defined by their ability
A sense of community is well regarded as an important component in any organization’s continued success. Whether you are a small business owner, administrator of a non-profit, or an entrepreneur running an online business, you no doubt are working with some sort of team. Regardless of whether you have employees, virtual assistants, or volunteers, building
As a business leader, how much thought do you give to setting business priorities? To craft priorities that propel your business forward, consider (1) the purpose you are trying to achieve—why you are initiating the goal, (2) the resources –financial and human capital—you have available, and (3) the time sequence that needs to be followed.
There is no doubt that running a business includes a certain level of stress. Keeping customers happy, workers happy, a positive cash flow, all the while trying to expand the business, are challenging on any given day. Did you know that your daily work habits can influence the amount of success you have in your
Building and maintaining a thriving business is challenging, to say the least. With so many decisions to make, a business owner is bound to make an occasional mistake. We know that “measuring twice and cutting once” is important advice we learned from tradesmen. It means that we should think carefully before acting—yet sometimes deciding on