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07/01/2016

Leaders who show that they understand and are actively concerned in what matters to their followers are stronger performers, and the top corporations produce 50% more net income per employee than the bottom-rated corporations as differentiated by The Global Empathy Index. Leaders - It's not about YOU its about THEM. In fact its about all of us. Read on ...

Corporate empathy may sound like an oxymoron, but businesses such as Cisco Systems and Ford Motor are emphasizing the trait in developing managers and products.

05/18/2016

Over the past year or so I've spent a lot of time - maybe too much - on conference calls. Tripp and Tyler describe the experience perfectly!
https://youtu.be/DYu_bGbZiiQ

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04/14/2016

Do you procrastinate? You are in great company. Leonardo DaVinci did, Martin Luther King did - and we do too. See how original thinkers use procrastination to leverage their creativity!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQABker-DXA

The surprising habits of original thinkers. YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/sensatojovem Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jovemsensato

04/12/2016

Our research into high potentials is remarkably similar. In addition to high potentials always being "high actuals" - strong performers in the current role - they show 6 qualities consistently. They are:
1. Learners – they learn quickly from every experience; and apply that learning immediately and effectively
2. Initiators – they approach rather than step back from problems
3. High Achievers – they relish the challenge, raise the bar to improve themselves and reach up and out for greater responsibility
4. Visible – they are comfortable, able and willing to stand up and STAY in the spotlight, take unpopular decisions, take on stretching challenges, provide a clear account for their decisions
5. Relationship Managers - shows Center Band 4 capability(see attached slide)
6. Capacity Creators – they find opportunities to build capacity in others to solve their own problems

Look for these 10 must-have qualities in your next hire.

04/12/2016

A great deal of leadership is about creating flow in organizations and capacity in those around us. But its hard to do this if we are blocked ourselves. Stepping outside of ourselves and being open, aware of and vulnerable (and paradoxically strong) in the presence of others is the key - being fully present and authentic with others.

Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.

03/20/2016

While doing some work this morning on conflict and collaboration, I came across this wonderful picture of "How to create a passive aggressive note! It's perfect. I now realize I am an expert! Criteria met!

09/17/2015

Leadership = pointing your lance and charging whilst being prepared for the occasional spill!

09/16/2015

Now this takes real courage! After all those years in Europe, we get to see the world's Top 5 tournament knights jousting in Estes Park!

09/14/2015

I've just landed the job of a life time - herding cats! One of our all-time favorite videos explaining what organizational change is really like.

09/14/2015

Leading a change project can really scratch you up - but its amongst the most meaningful things you can ever do!

09/11/2015

The Eternal City - what a great place to learn about the enduring truths of leadership!