Who you are..
Knowledge is power – It helps one reach heights. Successful leadership is not (just) about what one knows – It is about how aligned one’s thoughts, words and actions are.. How one comes across as.. Ultimately who you are…
Competencies
Competencies that are most critical for the current role (the role that one is in right now) are important – Those may be significantly different from the ones that we had demonstrated in our earlier roles. Also important is to ask oneself which are the competencies that are going to be most critical to move
Person or Action?
When we appreciate, do we appreciate the person? Or the action? What happens when we appreciate the person, and what happens if we appreciate the action? Similarly, when we criticise, do we criticise the person? Or the action? What happens when we criticise the person, and what happens if we criticise the action?
Preparation
‘The person who sweats more in training bleeds less in war’ – Robin Sharma. ‘By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail’ – Benjamin Franklin. ‘Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe’ – Abraham Lincoln. ‘As far as the World Cup is
Resilience
Resilience – The ability to navigate uncertainty. Ability to traverse adversities. The power of Resilience can’t be overstated.. How does one cultivate it (for oneself)? How do we nurture it in our team(s)?
Feedback
Feedback – A powerful tool influencing performances. Has the ability to peak the performance, or to spoil it! What we say matters. How we say matters. And when we say matters.. Awareness – helps..
Brain storming
To be effective, needs to be non-judgmental. Every idea should be welcome, written down… Judgment is the fastest way to shut down the flow of ideas, creativity.. Therefore the caveat. Kill one idea early on with judgment, many more will be left unsaid. Are we (non-judgmental in our brainstorming sessions)? Can we be?
Character and reputation
Is one’s character and reputation connected? Is it the same? Can it be different? All the time?
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Feedback
Feedback is often viewed through a frame of judgment: Good and bad, Right and wrong – Both by the giver and the receiver. Emphasis shifts to person, than action. These frames lead one to be defensive with own view. If feedback could be offered and received with openness, it becomes part of learning.. Opens up