Self-reflection is an important piece in the process of becoming excellent. For that reason, make it a part of your practice. Schedule regular times throughout the year, and after major events, that are set aside for the purpose of reflecting in order to grow and improve. Said simply, to be excellent, practice self-reflection.
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
In this “Be A Better Leader” series of website articles and podcasts, I am talking about a variety of attributes, characteristics, and skills that are essential to effective leadership, and discussing how they are reflected in practice. I have grouped these things into five categories of what a leader ought to be, which is why […]
Be intentional about doing what works (which is generally evident in the results). Don’t change for the sake of change when what you have is working. Do what works. And keep doing it.
“If it doesn’t work, do something different.”
In this “Be A Better Leader” series of website articles and podcasts, I am talking about a variety of attributes, characteristics, and skills that are essential to effective leadership, and discussing how they are reflected in practice. I have grouped these things into five categories of what a leader ought to be, which is why […]
Life throws curve balls, and much of what happens around us and to us is unpredictable. Change happens, so we must be willing and able to have a degree of flexibility, which requires that we are willing to give up control (specifically, over those things that we can’t control), willing to do something different with positive (not a defeated) attitude, and willing to learn how to become more creative.
“It’s better to be proactive than reactive.”
In this “Be A Better Leader” series of website articles and podcasts, I am talking about a variety of attributes, characteristics, and skills that are essential to effective leadership, and discussing how they are reflected in practice. I have grouped these things into five categories of what a leader ought to be, which is why […]
In the multiple decisions that you make every day, there are many simple (and often minor) communication and relationship practices that you as a leader can do – intentionally! – that will enhance your leadership effectiveness.