Over the past few weeks I was in Brasília, the capital of Brazil, and then in Monterrey, Mexico. I gave a talk to a few thousand people in Brazil followed by a small executive session for one of the largest banks. In Monterrey I met with the top 120 leaders of a 67,000 person company and shared my vision about the future of leadership.
Building trust is like laying the foundation for a strong building. It’s essential for creating an environment where people feel safe to share ideas, work together, and grow. It strengthens loyalty and commitment, making teams and relationships more resilient and enduring.
Before COVID, I played in a weekly chess tournament in San Francisco. Each Monday we would all show up and play a rated classical (long time control) game. I’d take an Uber from my home in Alameda to the ferry station, then take a 20 minute ferry ride to downtown San Francisco, and then walk for 20 mins to get to the Mechanic’s Chess Club.
Do you ever struggle to have your ideas heard or even get your point across? Discover the importance of understanding others before seeking to be understood. In this video, I’ll reveal techniques to improve your communication skills, emphasizing preparation, active listening, and audience comprehension to boost your ability to connect and communicate.
I discovered that vulnerability at work takes on different shapes and sizes, specifically 5 of them! I consider all 5 of these vulnerable leaders to be superheroes and like any superhero they all have their strengths and weakness. I put together a free PDF which breaks down all 5 of them including their strengths and weakness.
We all know what it feels like to be vulnerable…it’s uncomfortable not just emotionally but also physically. In fact, every CEO I interviewed me that vulnerability doesn’t feel good.
Do you ever feel like you don’t belong? The burden of societal status and background can drive you towards self-sabotaging actions that undermine your own progress, especially in leadership roles.
I discovered that vulnerability at work takes on different shapes and sizes, specifically 5 of them! I consider all 5 of these vulnerable leaders to be superheroes and like any superhero they all have their strengths and weakness. I put together a free PDF which breaks down all 5 of them including their strengths and weakness.
In my brand new book, Leading With Vulnerability, I interviewed over CEOs and surveyed 14,000 employees around the world with DDI. We asked everyone what it means to be a vulnerable leader and then we asked the 14,000 employees, how many of their leaders exhibit the qualities of a vulnerable leader. The results were astounding to say the least!
One of the leading causes of stress in our lives is work, but it doesn’t have to be. A few years ago, work stressed me out so much that I actually had a series of panic attacks.
