My latest newsletter shares more information about my upcoming class about how to be a more effective executive, which involves letting go of what previously made you successful so you can embrace a new mindset. The newsletter also includes: — an invitation to a live event this Friday with ibrahim bashir to discuss the executive…
There are no “right” answers as an executive.
There are no “right” answers as an executive. Early in your career, you may have clear ownership of an area and well-defined roles and responsibilities and priorities. With that direction, you can focus on solving the problems in front of you. As an executive, you create that clarity and direction for others. Executive leadership means…
I’m looking forward to this conversation with ibrahim bashir about the executive mindset, where you have to let go of the habits and attitudes that brought you success early in your career so you can learn the influence skills and presence to succeed as an executive.
I’m looking forward to this conversation with ibrahim bashir about the executive mindset, where you have to let go of the habits and attitudes that brought you success early in your career so you can learn the influence skills and presence to succeed as an executive. Please join us next week on Friday August 16th…
Who are you thinking about when you act: other people or your authentic self?
Who are you thinking about when you act: other people or your authentic self? I have greater presence and confidence as I have relaxed into my self employed business, because I’m not wasting energy on putting up a mask and pretending to be something I’m not. All of my energy is going into my aligned…
Whose interests do you prioritize as an executive?
Whose interests do you prioritize as an executive? One of the challenges of being an executive is that tension between supporting and protecting the team that reports to you with the needs of the company: — If you become too company first, the team questions your leadership and may lose trust in your ability to…
I loved the conversation I had with Julie Meyer and Jimmy Edgerton of the AugMentors podcast. Their questions guided me to reflect on the tremendous impact several mentors have had on my life (shout out to Jason Dunham, Jon Williams and Sanjay Datta).
I loved the conversation I had with Julie Meyer and Jimmy Edgerton of the AugMentors podcast. Their questions guided me to reflect on the tremendous impact several mentors have had on my life (shout out to Jason Dunham, Jon Williams and Sanjay Datta). Take a listen and send a thank you to the mentors who…
Talking becomes more important than doing as an executive.
Talking becomes more important than doing as an executive. Early in our careers, you are rewarded for what you do: the problems you solve, the projects you finish, the expertise you demonstrate. Talking about what you do is secondary, as your manager can represent your work to the organization. But that shifts as you become…
Do you want to become a successful executive?
Do you want to become a successful executive? Succeeding as an executive does not mean doing more of what previously made you successful in your career. It requires a completely different mindset. Early in your career: — You are rewarded for working harder and independently solving problems. — You earn more credibility by knowing more…
Your team will not be a good fit for everyone.
Your team will not be a good fit for everyone. That doesn’t mean you should discriminate against people, especially based on protected categories like race, gender or age. What I mean is that different organizations value different things – they will make different choices when faced with tradeoffs between values. For instance, Mark Zuckerberg famously…
Learning and growth comes from challenge, not comfort.
Learning and growth comes from challenge, not comfort. Some people think they want a life of comfort. But comfort leads to stasis, where nothing changes. One analogy is going to the gym. If you only lift weights that are easy for you, you don’t get stronger. Only by pushing your limits will you get significantly…