Corporate culture
Corporate culture – once set, normally outlives the particular leader who has been instrumental in creating it. Invisible, yet felt by all – every moment.. A key aspect to factor-in, work-on, in any change initiative..
At the edge
Lifelong learners
Happened to read about ‘Lifelong learning’ – a key attribute that keeps successful leaders alive and kicking.. Lifelong learners keep pushing themselves out of the comfort zones.. are open to new ideas, are ready to listen… perform truthful reflections.. keep themselves abreast of the environment..
Conflict
When the outcomes are not as intended, often I try finding justification for my actions under the garb of ‘my intent’. The other, views it from the ‘outcome’ standpoint – and its consequences (on him / her..) Is it possible for me to relate with the outcome and its consequences first? Once I do that, …
Experiences
Life has finite active moments. Experiences and learnings earned during those moments enrich the rest of the span. Thankfully, we need not try and experience (everything) our-selves to learn from..
Compete
Competitiveness is a virtue – In reality, with whom do I compete? Ultimately my competition is (just) me.
Being good
Being good leads to looking good. But, being good need not be for looking good..
Influencing
Each time I have a choice – to ‘direct’ or to ‘influence’. How do I choose? Is it possible for one to move more and more towards ‘influencing’? Demonstration, walking the talk – helps..
Giving
“No person was ever honoured for what he received. Honour has been the reward for what he gave." – Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States (1923 -1929) How much am I giving? What? To whom? Worth reflecting.. Every day..
Leadership presence
Leadership presence – Truly needed. Everywhere. Can I live / demonstrate Leadership presence? Every moment? What it calls for? Competency, Credibility, Stewardship, Humility, Ethics, Confidence.. Real presents. Presents that I can build myself, continue to build myself..
Extra mile
“There are no traffic jams along the extra mile” – Roger staubach, former star of NFL. The extra mile – can I run this more often? Is it possible to make it a habit? What happens to my environment when I do this?