Leadership Lessons: Solomon There are multiple outlets for sharing thought leadership. But, thought leadership is mostly about the quality of the ideas. Sharing Thought Leadership Thought leaders effectively share what they know. As such, they use various outlets for sharing thought leadership. For example, speaking to live audiences, podcasts and other live events, or through […]
A leader who learns from experiences is filling a toolbox with experiential insights. Conversely, the one-tool leader responds the same way in every situation. But, often not for the better! Tools for Sense-making Mental models are a great way to make sense of what’s happening. For instance, Hanlon’s Razor says: “Don’t attribute to bad intention […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon A leader who is concerned about being smartest will say “I’m smarter than you!” Unfortunately, that leader contributes very little to the organization. I’m Smarter Than You Are! “I’m smarter than you” is a childish comment. Often, it’s paired with “We’ll do it my way!” Moreover, a leader who constantly talks about […]
Mental models are great memory aids. But, mental models are also decision tools. For example, sow-reap helps me evaluate outcomes of options I’m considering. The Precept Explained So, how do I make sense of everything that’s coming at me? Also, what’s the best way to form mental connections among many facts? Well, a mental model […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon Impactful leaders display breadth of character during challenging circumstances. As such, that large-heartedness is expressed by compassion and fairness. Defining Breadth of Character How does a leader exhibit breadth of character? And, what traits come along with “largeness of heart”? More importantly, what practices propel leaders toward breadth of character? For me, […]