Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths and Weaknesses Strengths and Weaknesses Strengths and weaknesses should be thought of through three lenses: context, outcomes and continuums, writes trust expert Rachel Botsman. “Our strengths are the source of our weakness, our weaknesses the source...
That’s Influence

That’s Influence

That’s Influence That’s Influence To get your team on the same page, strategic advisor Rebecca Goldsmith suggests listening to everyone, sharing what you’re hearing and creating a common base of understanding. “When you can synthesize what you’ve learned...
“I Have a Question”

“I Have a Question”

“I Have a Question” “I Have a Question” You can’t be good at something unless you’re willing to be bad, says actor Ryan Reynolds in an interview with Entrepreneur Magazine. “I think it’s such a great tool of leadership to be able to say, ‘I don’t...
Against All Odds

Against All Odds

Against All Odds Against All Odds Leaders who understand the nuances of hope and optimism will earn the confidence of their team, writes journalist Shane Snow. “It’s unnerving to follow a leader who’s blind to the odds. Great leaders point out when the odds are...
“Are you the one?”

“Are you the one?”

“Are you the one?” “Are you the one?” Organizations should be more like pirate ships where the crew plays a role in choosing their captain, says communication coach and professor Dorie Clark. “To me, that really raised interesting questions that I think we would...
Unnecessary Armor

Unnecessary Armor

Unnecessary Armor Unnecessary Armor Don’t be so defensive. Carrying around unnecessary armor creates psychological fatigue, says author Robert Glazer. “Circumstances and situations change, the armor that helped in the last battle won’t serve the same...