on life and leadership
Feedback is necessary tool for leadership growth. It is not overrated. It is the spinach of growing and effective leaders. Because it’s good and necessary doesn’t mean that every leader wants or gets it. If you’re going to be an effective leader you must embrace those things that will make you a greater leader despite …
Continue reading “Why You DON’T Get The Feedback You Need | Part 1”
It’s very difficult to get a fresh idea through those addicted to routine. Their thinking grooves have become ruts. They don’t see doing the same thing over and over again for a long period of time as habit. They prefer words like consistency and continuity. They aren’t just comfortable with year-on-year sameness, they’re proud of it. The issue often …
“Never lie and tell the truth [sic].” Those are the words of my grandmother. So, I’m not going to lie… Sometimes I wrestle with what I am not. Sometimes I feel like what I’m doing and everything I’ve done is nothing. Air. When it happens, it is usually after I encounter people I consider to …
Continue reading “Making Peace With What You’re Not | Comparison [Part 1]”
Getting more ‘space’ or reducing the number of things in the present ‘space’ can create capacity. Getting more “space” is dependent on context. It could include getting more hands on deck. This can mean getting consultants or more volunteers. You might need to get new information and skill through training or study.
Capacity building challenges go beyond training. In fact, before you consider training you must start by seeing what you need to lose. Some learning is pointless if you haven’t created the right environment for it.
Only naive leaders think and expect everyone to agree with. When your team or other leaders disagree with you it doesn’t mean there’s no unity. Unity is about believing in the same cause. On careful examination you will see that your disagreements are often centred on execution issues. Herewith are a few benefits of not …
