Our Best Version is not a mood; not a consequence of situations; it’s a disciplined choice. It shows up as clarity over noise, ownership over blame, composure over reaction. Practicing micro-pauses before responding, consciously aligning actions to priorities, being deliberate with our energy helps. Version of the CEO shapes the trajectory of their business. Am […]
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Offering feedback / feed-forward is an art. Leaders practicing it consciously create profound impact on people and businesses. Feedback / feed-forward delivered in-time with care is a fabulous development tool. Great leaders deliver them when needed, even if it’s uncomfortable. A CEO could generate significant leverage across the business by encouraging functional heads and leaders
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In businesses politics doesn’t disappear at the CEO level – it intensifies. CEO is the most active, looked upon political performer in the system! For the CEO it’s essential therefore to civilise politics. And demonstrate constructive political actions personally. Promoting clarity, transparency, collaboration, trust and positive influence play a vital role in shaping a positive
Prioritisation for a leader is not about doing less – it’s about choosing what to do, (and not to do), and channelling their energy, resources and efforts towards what truly matters. Progress happens from a conscious choice, and sustained focus on what is essential. High-impact CEOs choose the few conversations, decisions and actions that really
Business Reviews play a critical role in ensuring strategic and operational effectiveness of businesses. Business Reviews that are future-focussed – i.e. focused on way forward, factoring the learnings from the past – lead to peaking business performance. Well-structured, future-focused Business Reviews amplify one’s Leadership Impact. In our Business Reviews, do we focus on the past
Fitness is important for businesses too. The business needs to be fit enough to achieve its purpose. For example, People fitness would mean right people are in right roles. Functional fitness would mean all key business functions are properly organised, resourced and functional. Cultural fitness would ensure that a healthy, enabling culture is in practice.
Wandering is valuable. Wandering is that acknowledgement that in life and in business, in exploration and in invention, a lot of the time you can see the mountaintop, but you can’t see the trail and you have to explore, you have to wander. It may feel very inefficient, but it’s actually very valuable – sums
Leaders need visibility into what’s happening internally – what’s on track, what’s not, what needs additional attention / support, and so on. 2 aspects add significant value here – (1) making sure Reviews are future-focused, and (2) we count only what really counts. Also, too much overseeing can breed distrust. Too less may be insufficient.
Leaders respond. Leaders think through how to respond, than reacting from an emotional state. Situations could be provoking, making the leader even vulnerable at times. Enhancing one’s Emotional Intelligence comes handy for leaders in those moments to respond, to act consciously, and not impulsively. Responding leads to better decision-making and better outcomes, enhancing one’s leadership
Effective Leaders develop their ability to view things from a 30,000 feet level, 3,000 feet level, and from the street level, at the same time. Aligning macro, meso, and micro is crucial for organisational success and sustainability. A Leader’s ability to look through the telescope, binoculars and the microscope – and alternating between them as