Many things determine leaders’ extent of influence. Language is one of those things. I’m not sure how extensive this “series” is going to be but I’ll write as long as I keep thinking of the “currency of leadership”… Related: Language | The Currency Of Leadership Attention is a currency of leadership. It is determines leaders’ effectiveness …
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Alternate Reality?
Perceptions inform our reality. <WAFFLE> “Our reality” is not necessarily (true) reality itself. Thus perceptions can influence how you experience what you perveice to be real. </WAFFLE> They are not reality per se. In leading ourselves and others, there will always be the challenge of differentiating perceived reality and reality itself. The danger of deceiving …
Earlier Winter Sunsets
The sunsets are coming in earlier now. It’s getting a little nippy. Beautiful, nonetheless. Every season is unique. Sometimes we forget how seasons impact (the greater environment) affects us. Take note that it is not only the internal but the macro environment that affects us. Never overlook the environment. We cannot ignore the impact environment has …
The Haunting Of Character
I haven’t been following the Oscar Pistorius trial till last week. I’ve looked at the headlines of papers. Listening to some highlights last week not only gave me a glimpse into the South African court system but also got me thinking about character… The talk about character being critical for life and leadership is not …
The Challenge Of Now
Leaders, well, everyone for that matter, must avoid moving forward to the past. This is when leaders (and organisations they serve) are in motion but with focus and attention on the past. This can be partly due to leaders not reflecting, as way of avoiding past failures, as well as seeing what can be garnered …