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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My observation in sharing the article below:
Acknowledging and solving problems is a fundamental responsibility of leaders.
“Hartwig Fischer resigned as director of the British Museum on August 25 following an estimated 2,000 artefacts going missing from the institution.
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In his statement, the German art historian admitted the museum ‘did not respond as comprehensively as it should have in response to warnings in 2021’ about the stolen artefacts.”
“British Museum approves interim director after scandal over theft of 2,000 artefacts:
An unnamed employee has been sacked and museum is taking legal action as police investigate” (9-2-23). Charlotte McLaughlin.
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Jim Harter, Gallup:
“Are Remote Workers and Their Organizations Drifting Apart?”
(8-24-23).
“We find this single habit of one meaningful conversation per week develops high-performance relationships more than any other single leadership activity.”
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Listening is the most important communication skill.
David Burkus:
“The Skill of Active Listening” (9-4-23).
“Truly paying attention and receiving the information being shared is the first step in active listening. It involves listening without interrupting or formulating a response, making eye contact, and paying attention to non-verbal cues. By actively receiving information, leaders demonstrate their commitment to understanding and valuing the speaker’s perspective.”
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Marcel Schwantes:
“4 Hard Truths That Will Improve Your Leadership Skills” (9-6-23).
“1. Eliminate fear”
“[S]ervant leaders create psychological safety by pumping fear from the atmosphere to liberate their people to collaborate, innovate, and engage freely to do their best work.”
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Wharton Executive Education:
“Maintaining Culture as You Scale: Decisions that Matter”
(Sept. 2023).
“What really works? According to [Wharton professor Gad Allon], it’s about a few key decisions: who you hire, who you promote, and who you fire. Why? Because those decisions show people what matters and what you prioritize.”
