CURATE GROWTH #9
A play on words!
Here is a list of links to the things I have read, heard or watched this week that I feel help support growth, develop integrative leaders and foster employee enlightenment. Or, just thought was cool!
How to stay calm when you know you'll be stressed
We are just not at our best when we are too stressed. We become more reactive and less able to digest and afford ourselves the space needed to lead effectively. This TED talk offers solutions.
You're fired! What one executive learned after losing his job
Failure is one of life’s great teachers. Sometimes our most humbling moments not only prove to change our perspectives but the perspectives of others. This article is an illustration of just that and is a good read.
You Don’t Need Charisma to Be an Inspiring Leader
We often think leaders need to possess big personalities. We believe they need to be charming and have command presence to lead. This article takes aim at that paradigm.
Why Meetings Kill Productivity
Let’s face it, the number of meetings we all attend is maddening. The author of this article shares some interesting statistics. He shares as well some actionable steps that can be taken to reduce the number of meetings and make those held more productive.
The Words of a Leader
I write a lot about Integrative Leadership, which is the blending of the strategic and tactical with the mind and spirit. It is a leader who is driven, purposeful and innovative yet does so in a manner that makes people feel heard, cared for, valued and respected. This article by Lolly Daskal illustrates the importance of the words leaders use.