A better understanding of systems thinking – the idea that there are massive numbers of interconnected relationships that create living systems to help move things forward. – can protect leaders from falling prey to the false dichotomy of the “us vs them” mentality. Systems thinking is just one of 7 core competencies needed to lead […]
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During my 13 years at the World Bank, I participated in two distinctly different change initiatives, both called Knowledge Management. The first one never took off. The second one changed the organization, and the world, in two short years, demonstrating how a bureaucratic, geographically distributed, multinational, public sector organization can reinvent itself faster than anyone
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Visionary leaders continuously seek to raise the caliber of their work, to create greater influence, and to understand leveraging for greater impact. Visionary leaders don’t have superpowers or extra time in their day, so what sets them apart from everyone else? A unique mindset, mental models, and experiences that tell them what it is they
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I have often had the mystical feeling that the real work I do is face-to-face, where I appreciate the people I work with and treat them with warmth and respect. I do actually love all of my clients as people and believe in their purpose as well as their intents. If I had a question
It’s easy to feel like you are maxed out. In my work with CEOs it is not unusual for them to come to me and ask for guidance when they feel like their mental bandwidth is full. There are two things they can do to address the situation immediately. Before I tell you what they
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How does your leadership team respond to obstacles? If they aren’t using Judo to leverage the force of disruption to create an advantage, your organization may lose out. This video highlights the importance of reframing obstacles as opportunities for growth and creating safe spaces within a tumultuous market. To learn more download my report, What
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To change someone, you have to get their support. They have to want to change, and they have to want you to help them. The only way that will happen is if they sense that you respect them. Therefore, if you want to change someone, you have to start by respecting them. Not your typical stance!
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Are your leaders leveraging partners, members, and customers to create influence in the marketplace? Collective impact – working to support other organizations and activities to create a unified thrust and build the impact needed to generate value in the marketplace – is just one of 7 leadership competencies I’ve identified as critical for success in
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Here in Washington, DC, there is an annual Holi festival held in late spring, although the real holiday occurs earlier in the year. People come together from all walks of life to celebrate together, listening to music and dancing together while they throw brightly colored powder on each other, or smear the colors on cheeks
Today’s market is probably the most chaotic that it’s ever been. According to Deloitte, the topple rate – the rate at which a group of companies leading in a given market or industry, lose ground or fall – is on the rise. The ability to spot disruptions before they endanger an organization is just one
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