How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in 3 Steps
For some leaders, the voice of self-doubt can be a nagging whisper. For others, it howls like a banshee. Perhaps it tells you that you
Menu
For some leaders, the voice of self-doubt can be a nagging whisper. For others, it howls like a banshee. Perhaps it tells you that you
Remember The Focus Equation? It’s how leaders define reality and create an environment for optimal contribution. In Issue 6 we discussed vision: how leaders create
I just finished The LEGO Story. Besides being an entertaining history of hands-down the greatest toy ever invented by my favorite company, the book is
Many years ago, I had the honor of attending a lecture on leadership by the CEO Emeritus of a legendary Fortune 500 company. If my
My last blog focused on why clarity of mission is central to inspiring investment and sacrifice from our teammates. This issue focuses on why it’s
Mission is an idea that gets short shrift. Leaders want to talk about the important things, like execution, accountability, and profit. But when it comes
2023 is in the books. Done. January of 2024 is in the books. Done. 1/12 of the year. The first two weeks of February are
Gratitude is a mission-critical setting for the emotional ‘radar’. The English word gratitude comes from the Latin word for ‘pleasing,’ i.e., how something impacted you
The level of predictability in business (or life) is very low. Or as the Yiddish saying goes, “Man plans, God laughs”. Sometimes God’s sense of
One of the most important skills (skill = can be developed) of leadership is creating the conditions for belonging and connection. At summer camp we
Sometimes people hate taking sides. But some crises are so emphatic that whether we like it or not we are shoved onto a side. The
June 4, 2021 was my friend John Guzzardo’s last day on earth. He and another Northwestern University classmate Aaron Morgan were killed by a drunk
A major part of the leader’s role is to help the organization become more capable. This happens when you challenge conventional wisdom and lead to
‘Tis the season to eat matzah (unleavened bread). Leadership and Jewish crackers??? Oh yes. Last night my son and I were part of a matzah
Visionary leadership comes from a sense of wonder beyond perceived limits, and presumed possibility. How to cultivate that sense of wonder? Two suggestions: Take a
Sports teams get this. Sales teams get this. It’s inherent in those activities – fundamentals. Leadership has fundamentals too – pillars that support the rest
Shocking discovery: the people who work with us and for us are human beings! A short excerpt from a recent email from a client (let’s
Is your team compliant–doing what they’re told and no more? Do they exceed expectations–in expectation of reward? Do they sacrifice in service of an aspiration?
When you hear the word “leadership”, who or what comes to mind? Leadership is that uniquely human energy that unlocks the will inside of others
“Dan, why are you posting a picture of you and your wife hiking in Israel online.” Good question from a valued and cherished friend. My
© All rights reserved to IGW