Leadership is very important. I would say it is becoming more important every day! We have so many crises, we need good leaders! Are you one? What if our leaders were visionary, good communicators, humble, decisive, empowering, with wisdom, vulnerability, integrity, good listeners, enthusiastic and a good sense of humor? Wouldn’t the world be a better place? Do you want to be (become) such a leader?
The best way for a team to thrive is to have a good, solid culture to work in. What might that look like? Words like respect, honesty, encouragement, trust, empathy, integrity, no gossip, responsible, productive, ethical, supportive, …, etc. are key words in such a culture. Maybe you can add your own words to it. When you are building the culture, or are part of establishing it, ask yourself: do I want to be part of a team that works
Suffocating! I just read a leadership article that said “leadership is the art of seduction”. Wow, it couldn’t be more different from what I consider true leadership. I believe love (or genuine attention) is the key. It really is! To look into the other person’s eyes and ignite your desire to truly know them. What motivates them, what their REAL passions are, and also where they’ve been hurt. My first focus as a leader is people. To support those I
Leaders who are more concerned with their own reputation and personal glory often fail to prepare the company for success in the next generation. – Jim Collins (adapted) LYDIA Connect argues that this world is in a leadership crisis: many of our current leaders are more concerned with themselves and their image than with those who follow them. Our TL training focuses on addressing this crisis. This unique training strengthens mutual relationships and removes blockages, resulting in clear goals and
There is no worse mistake in public leadership than hold out false hopes soon to be swept away. – Winston Churchill
Many of us feel that the truth is not allowed to be expressed. As leaders, we must create a culture where truth can be spoken. How do we achieve this? Where truth is heard, freedom comes!
Do you know that feeling? Stuck in a situation where what you need is missing? Then it’s time to consider what changes you want so that you can be an authentic leader! As a merchant, a woman named Lydia from Thyatira, who lived around 50 AD, decided to move to Philippi, a Roman colony and trading city in Macedonia. The reason for doing so was marketing; the Roman emperor had decreed that only high-ranking Roman officials were allowed to wear
We all know that feeling on January 1st, after we have done “too much”: too much food, too much staying up, too much drinking… Enough! We want to improve our lives! Do you recognize this? I do! So we start with good intentions. Diet, exercise and many more plans; being strict with ourselves. Around this time, mid-January, chances are that we have already broken some of these good intentions. And by the end of the quarter we feel like we
Winston Churchill proved to be a solid leader during World War II. He said: “Never let a good crisis go to waste”. He understood the principle that a crisis also offers opportunities; meant for good, not evil. I want to challenge you during this Covid-19 crisis to really think about the good things that can come out of this. Remember that we, you and I, have the control to make the good happen! Don’t fall into the evil trap of
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