by dustin | Dec 15, 2017 | leadership
A recent HBR article discusses how leaders have to show they trust employees in order for employees to trust them. It’s a very good article that gives sound advice. One point in particular stuck out to me. Managers often lack the self-awareness required to...
by dustin | Dec 14, 2017 | leadership
When you think of great leaders, who comes to mind? Probably someone who had to overcome huge challenges to accomplish something of great worth. In storytelling, that is the definition of a hero. And that seems to fit. Leaders and heroes are often synonymous in our...
by dustin | Dec 13, 2017 | leadership
In honor of the Jack Covert Award being given to Tom Peters, I thought I would share some of Tom’s quotes. Leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders. Celebrate what you want to see more of. Excellent firms don’t believe in excellence...
by dustin | Dec 12, 2017 | leadership
Creative leadership is more than the sum of both characteristics: be creative + hold a leadership role. That focuses on an individual’s capacity. Effective creative leaders encourage and inspire others to be more creative. Not only is this important, according...
by dustin | Dec 11, 2017 | leadership
As you read about creativity and leadership, you may wonder why it matters. Why does it matter in general and to you specifically? There are some words we use so often and broadly that their meaning gets watered down. That’s the case with...
by dustin | Dec 8, 2017 | leadership
I recently read an HBR article from Stanford professor Sarah A. Soule and IDEO director Bryan Walker entitled Changing Company Culture Requires a Movement, Not a Mandate. The article is full of great insights for leading a cultural change in order to transform your...
