Posted this 23 days ago and the question still remains: Do your actions align with and support your goals?
Everything begins with trust
Everything begins with trust. Without trust among people, all other decisions and actions will be challenged and much more difficult to accomplish.
The long game – Episode 6 | Meredith Bronk shares why leadership is not about leaders
Podcast: “The long game” with Milos Topic – Episode 6 with Meredith Bronk, CEO and President of OST shares her thoughts, ideas and experiences on how we can accelerate the adoption of new technologies designed to serve people. Meredith speaks about the importance of providing certainty to people while still moving fast across today’s competitive landscape. Flexibility, boundaries and culture …
Walk a mile in their shoes
Before you judge anyone, try to understand their position and walk a mile in their shoes. In today’s world filled with divisions, separations and hidden agendas, it is easy to lose humanity and join others in this blame game. Instead, listen to understand and do your best to see the perspectives, experiences and ideas of others before you dismiss them …
Leaders must be visible and approachable
Why leaders must be visible and approachable? People who work with you want to know who you are, what you stand for, what do you believe in. They also want to be able to relate to you as a leader and to understand their role and place in the strategy, vision and the overall direction. Be visible, accessible and approachable …
Diversity of teams, thoughts and experiences
To build high-performing teams, one must be intentional about including different backgrounds, experiences, ideas and thoughts. You don’t want more of you, you want more of them, more of others who are comfortable being themselves and are willing to freely share their perspectives, experiences and ideas.
Saying “thank you” goes a long way
While I understand that those you work with or for (or those that work for you) are paid to do their jobs, it is important to be thankful for their contributions to your collective vision and desired outcomes. Don’t be too proud, too busy or too ignorant to simply say “thank you” to those you work with. This simple act …
Why practical experience matters more than reading about it
Practical experience matters, a lot. If you have never done what you lead it is difficult to gain credibility and complete understanding of what it takes to successfully enable progress and new capabilities in those areas.
Your past is not your future
Your past is not your future. While your past has certainly contributed to who you are today, it does not need to be a limiting factor determining who you can become. Focus on what you can control, design your days around major priorities and goals and be disciplined about those efforts.
Design your future
Design your future. Take a look at your past year and visualize and plan your next year.