Leaders Lead Themselves Archives

The Power of One Strong Goal

It’s that time of the year when you’re wondering what the heck happened to the year…how did it go by so quickly…. and…how am I going to complete everything that I committed to do this year?

Well, there are about 80 days left in this year. The biggest challenge is falling into the trap of trying to do everything that you didn’t accomplish all year. If you turn into a whirlwind, you might make a little progress on several things, but may end up feeling dissatisfied because you didn’t get a great result on an important initiative.

A Little Think Time Goes a Long Way

My executive clients bemoan the fact that they “can’t get anything done” during the business day, and in fact, “the real work begins after 5:30.” Their schedules are filled with meetings, calls, email and putting out fires.

From Doing to Leading

At one time or another, entrepreneurial leaders face the challenge of transitioning from “doing the doing” to leading their organizations. Over the years, many of my clients have passed through various stages of this transition, and frankly, it’s not an easy one.

Asking for Help Can Be Good for Your Health

How would you rate yourself on asking for help?

I’m not talking about being a slacker and asking others to do your job. Instead, this is about chipping away at your “I can do it all” mentality and gaining benefits from someone who is willing or even eager to help you.

6 Ways to Receive Feedback Like a Star

Would you say you are a good listener?

I would have said I was a reasonably good listener until I saw this chart on the Four Levels of Listening during a TCL presentation a few years ago!

5 Steps to Develop Emotional Intelligence as a Leader

As a leader, you are responsible for leading your team to achieve their goals, and ultimately, the success of your organization. However, we know that success in leadership goes beyond technical skills and expertise. To be a Complete Leader, you must develop your emotional intelligence (EQ). EQ refers to the ability to recognize and manage your own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.

Using Gross National Happiness Tools to Find Fulfillment at Work

I tend to view things in a positive way and as a new month unfolds, I get excited about the potential. Recently I started reading a book my niece sent me by Tho Ha Vinn, called A Culture of Happiness. To be honest I hadn’t really planned on reading as I thought it was about being an optimist and having a “just do it” attitude. There is nothing wrong with that, but those books don’t resonate with me.

Out of respect for my niece, I committed to reading it. As I read, the concepts felt familiar and my reading picked up. The book talks about how to apply the framework of Gross National Happiness (GNH), which is a way to measure happiness. Lately, happiness at work has become a topic, particularly when related to mental health.Read More

Turn Your Experience into Leadership Influence

How women can position themselves to make an impact

There has been no other time in history when women have made the strides they have today—breaking ground in business influence, leading technological advancements, and serving as a catalyst for social change. Although these achievements are exemplary, many women are still shrinking—especially in the workplace. Imposter syndrome creeps up and affects women at all levels of the career ladder.

A Personal Story of Resiliency: Overcoming Adversity and Building Strength

By Alex Banks

Growing up with a single mom who had six boys by the age of 21, it was no easy task. As the middle child, I faced many challenges from an early age. I was born with learning disabilities and struggled in school, which left me feeling frustrated and defeated. My mother worked long hours to support our family, but we still lived in poverty. These early struggles taught me to be resilient and to never give up, no matter how tough the situation.

4 Methods to Organize and Execute Around Your Priorities (Self-Management Series Part 2)

From Episode 61 from The Complete Leader Podcast.

The second component of self-management, the ability to manage your time and priorities, is near and dear to my heart because I have had to work so hard to develop this skill. While self-control comes more naturally to me, I remember the angst I had even at a younger age when trying to organize and execute around my priorities.

12 3 4 Next ›Last »

How women can position themselves to make an impact

OUR THINKING