Seven things successful leaders do differently.

Check out this article.

Highlights:

• They put relationships first.
• They know that meaning matters.
• They use humor.
• They lead and live with their strengths.
• They manage pessimistic thinking.
• They make their own luck.
• They manage their energy.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/pressure-proof/201206/7-things-successful-leaders-do-differently

- Nancy

What makes a great leader?

Have a look at this article.  Revisiting emotional intelligence in organizations.

Key areas to consider.

• Self-Awareness
• Self-Regulation
• Motivation
• Empathy
• Social Skill

http://hbr.org/2004/01/what-makes-a-leader/ar/1

- Nancy

The Two Most Important Words

A great article from the HBR focusing on recognition and praise .  Do you manage these areas effectively as a leader?

http://hbr.org/2013/04/the-two-most-important-words/ar/1

- Nancy

How to Create a Positive Inner Work Life

Managers forget the importance of giving meaning to the work people are doing. In fact, most still think people are motivated mostly by extrinsic rewards such as higher pay, bonuses or other benefits. People are actually more accutely motivated by a positive inner work life; that is, when they feel they are contributing to something greater than themselves, feel recognized for it and can have fun while doing it.

 

Four ways to negate meaning:

1. Dismiss a person's work.
2. Take away ownership from the person.
3. Doubt that the work will ever come to fruition.
4. Menial tasks for which the worker is overqualified.

Setbacks are the major progress killer, leading to negative emotions and disengagement.

Great leaders are catalysts for positive change or even emotional nourishers. They recognize the human component and its importance in their organization.

 

Never underestimate the power of sincere acknowledgement. If someone in your life is doing something you appreciate, tell that person.

 

Good luck!

 

- Nancy

Would you hire people that use poor grammar?

Good question.  Would you?  I probably wouldn't. 

Interesting perspectives in this article.

http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2012/07/i_wont_hire_people_who_use_poo.html

- Nancy

How to Let Your Purpose Find You

Reading courtesy of the HBR.

http://blogs.hbr.org/haque/2012/10/how_to_let_your_purpose_find_y.html

- Nancy

Don't Let Strategy Become Planning

Great read in the HBR.

http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/02/dont_let_strategy_become_plann.html

- Nancy