Each week I collect the resources related to leadership I shared on social media the prior week, with the accompanying quotations.
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Korn Ferry Insights:
“5 Ways to Unleash Your Work Superpower:
Smart workers know they have hidden talents that will make them stand out. What are some of the best ways?” ((Week of 7-10-23).
“Listen to what other people say you’re good at.
A professional superpower could be something obvious, such as always meeting deadlines or closing a big sale. But often it’s subtler, which is why many people may not realize that they are—or can be—really good at something.”
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As discussed, delegation is one of the solutions.
Kellogg Insight:
“5 Tips for Growing as a Leader without Burning Yourself Out:
A leadership coach and former CEO on how to take a holistic approach to your career.” (6-1-23).
“‘Becoming more efficient and working harder is sometimes a complete waste of time,’ [Sanjay Khosla] warns. ‘All you’re trying to do is become better on the same treadmill, often mindlessly responding to emails and completing tasks.’
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Before you can grow, you need a good sense of your own strengths and development needs, as well as what you actually enjoy doing.”
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“The Six Core Virtues:
Massimo Pigliucci finds six ethical ideals shared by all cultures.”
(June/July 2023).
“[P]ractically speaking, these six core virtues are together useful as a moral compass of sorts. Every time we are about to do something important we ought to ask ourselves whether that something is prudent, courageous, just, and temperate, as well as whether it is in line with the concepts of humanity and transcendence.”
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David Burkus:
“How To Make People Feel Heard [5 Ways]” (7-10-23).
“Making people feel heard is a fundamental aspect of effective leadership. By modeling active listening, praising contributions, questioning assumptions, asking questions before offering advice, and focusing on addition before subtraction, leaders can create an inclusive and empowering environment. When individuals feel valued and understood, they are more motivated to contribute their ideas, leading to better outcomes and improved team culture.”
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John Spence:
“Nine Ways to Help Team Members During a Tough Time”
(1-23-23).
“Ask them to take some time to think about why they are doing what they are doing. What about their work is meaningful? How are they positively impacting other people’s lives?”
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Julie Winkle Giulioni:
“What gardening can teach about organic accountability”
(7-13-23).
“Involve employees in goal setting: Rather than imposing objectives, find ways to engage others in developing plans and generating ideas for how to reach them.”
