-
When we begin to transform our way of thinking and see things from a fresh perspective, everything in our outer world begins to shift. The first step for a leader is to look at himself honestly and closely. When I […]
Read more -
Practicing mindfulness as a leader is of utmost importance to remain connected to the now. It is achieved by becoming fully aware of your current thoughts, always. For leaders to connect fully with others, they must be fully focused […]
Read more -
At its most basic, emotional intelligence is personal insight into how you are feeling in each moment. Emotional self-awareness is also the ability to identify and name each emotion that arises. As we begin this journey of self-discovery, we watch […]
Read more -
Fritz Perls, one of the founders of Gestalt therapy, wrote that perfect therapy involved only three questions: We can also use this framework for setting high-performance goals. • What do you want, right now? • How are you stopping yourself […]
Read more -
Competency of action. The dynamic tension between the desired state and a current state is like wrapping a rubber band around both hands, then pulling them apart. The right hand represents your vision and the left, your present state. The […]
Read more -
Transformational leaders in action. Once you have mastered the competency of vision, action is the next step. A Native American saying, “when you pray, move your feet” equates vision to the prayer and action to moving your feet. It is […]
Read more -
Imagination is a huge aspect of bringing our vision into effect. Take time daily to imagine your vision playing out in different scenarios and situations. Looking through the lens of your vision, imagine all the important upcoming events in your […]
Read more -
When we think of vision we view it as occurring in the future but it is not necessarily only in the future. Consider the possibility of your vision coexisting with the present rather them being exclusively separate. Science has discovered […]
Read more -
Vision is defined as an ability to see and, ‘a mental image that does not exist’. It does not encompass the term vision as an inspirational tool of transformational change. It is used to express the future yet it transcends […]
Read more -
These are different styles of leadership and though both yield positive results in business when the environment is stable. It is during an unstable business climate that one of these leadership styles outshines the other. When a transformational leader is […]
Read more -
When you are clear about your passion, purpose and direction in which you are going, it enables others to make informed choices to follow your direction. A fundamental aspect of leadership is creativity and self-definition. Once you have clarified your […]
Read more -
People who are hired by organizations to lead are only figureheads unless the people allow them the opportunity to lead. Leadership develops only when a trusting connection is formed. Leaders are created when others aspire to their passion and commitment. […]
Read more -
Perception is the view of the world through our filters. We are attuned to a selective band of frequencies. We can pick up a song playing in the background of a noisy environment whilst unable to understand the conversation of […]
Read more -
There are two major categories that create change; those that drive dissatisfaction and those that harbor vision. It is important to choose the approach that matches the ideology that you are advocating. While major change methodologies are created around driving […]
Read more -
Change is a complex issue within human systems or individuals. Change occurs with individual choice. It is extremely difficult, as history has shown, to systematically change other people’s beliefs and practices especially in an organizational setting. It is true that […]
Read more
