Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn's first Chief Human Resources Officer and author of Workquake, wrote in the Foreword of my book Humony Leadership, "Most legacy leadership models strive to achieve control, consistency, and reliable outcomes. As we all have come to realize in recent years, in a world where so much is unknown, and the pace of change is relentless, what we really need is a model to help us expect change and instability."
In the dynamic business realm, leadership is the compass steering organizations toward success. Picture a CEO as a conductor guiding an orchestra
The breakneck rate of innovations and the tsunami of technological advancements driven by artificial intelligence, esp., ChatGPT, signals that a futurist view of leadership is more important than ever.
Twenty-plus years ago, Joel Barker presented a perspective on leadership from his paradigm as a futurist. Barker defined a leader as “Someone you choose to follow to a place you would not go by yourself.” That place is the future. He further recognized that a leader is someone who will “Find, Recognize, and Secure the Future.”
As business leaders, navigating the ever-changing corporate landscape can be akin to steering a ship through stormy waters. Leaders must continually
I look at leadership through the lens of my 50-year career as a project manager (PM)/coach.
A number of years ago, I was teaching project management strategies to a group of senior IT and sales managers as part of my consultancy. During the course of our conversations, it became clear to me that ‘project management’ was more properly defined as, ‘Project Leadership.’
Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful leadership. It is the conduit through which leaders convey their vision, build relationships, and inspire their teams. The ability to articulate ideas clearly, listen attentively, and foster an open and inclusive environment is essential for any leader looking to drive positive change and achieve organizational goals.
As I sat across from my client, I couldn't help but give her a stern look. I wanted my words to sink in. Her face filled with disbelief as she responded, "Did I really just spend the entire coaching session complaining?"
"You did. Look, it's okay to vent sometimes. But remember, you hired me to be your coach, and you just wasted our time together by focusing on things that are out of your control and that you don't even like. So, before our next session, I want you to reflect on a few questions."
Business Leaders in Times of Economic Uncertainty. As the business world grapples with uncertainty and unpredictability, the challenges posed by recent crises
What do these remarkable business leaders have in common? They have left an indelible mark on history,
In the ever-evolving business landscape, leadership is the compass that guides organizations toward success. Business leaders, much like visionary
