Here we go, #4. Integrity Delegation Communication Self-Awareness Gratitude Learning Agility Influence Empathy Courage Respect (taken from The 10 characteristics and Qualities of a Good Leader.) It has been said that all great leadership begins with self-leadership. Understanding how you think and the effect that has on your behaviors, relationships, and organization is pivotal. Having a strong sense of self creates a platform for collaboration, humility, and connection wit

Here we go, #3 of the 10 Characteristics and Qualities of a Good Leader​ Integrity Delegation Communication Self-Awareness Gratitude Learning Agility Influence Empathy Courage Respect The is a loaded word, with many implications, consequences, and opportunities all rolled into one. I will try to break it down in two minutes or less! There are three major categories within communication: Verbal Non-verbal Listening Verbal: Choose your words wisely, Oscar Trimboli the author of

Building upon last week's writing let’s tackle #2, delegation… Integrity Delegation Communication Self-Awareness Gratitude Learning Agility Influence Empathy Courage Respect (taken from The 10 characteristics and Qualities of a Good Leader.) HBR wrote about this very subject when discussing a leadership impact, “The upper limit of what’s possible will increase only with each collaborator you empower to contribute their best work to your shared priorities. Likewise, your power

Building upon last week's writing I will begin with the first of ten foundations of leadership. Integrity Delegation Communication Self-Awaeness Gratitude Learning Agility Influence Empathy Courage Respect While this word is familiar to all of us, I am curious as to how many of you use it as a guiding light for leadership? How easily we can get caught up in the rat race of success and competition and find ourselves far from our core intentions. Small sacrifices to appease t

“Leadership” is a variable. It may define what we do or it may define who we are. It is these very questions that so many of you struggle with. How to transition from “doing” to “leading”, let's be honest, it is the “doing” that got you where you are now. You have been the one who made things happen, who dotted the I’s and crossed the T’s. it is the fire within you that others saw and appreciated. Now you are in a leadership role and when anxiety and stress are high it i