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Part two: Lifelong learning
Last week, I wrote about the importance of maintaining a lifelong learning mindset. Birthed when I first read the John Wooden quote, “It is what you learn after you know it all that counts.” I shared two ways of learning: Our life experiences and reading about others. This week, I am sharing two more. But first, here is another quote I […]
“It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.”
Legendary UCLA Basketball coach John Wooden said this, which I have cherished for years. This quote has inspired me to be on a journey of lifelong learning.
When you sign up for leadership, you also sign up for continual learning. Striving to improve, gain more knowledge, develop, or acquire skills required to be more effective in your leadership.
In my emails for […]
Change: The influence for the future.
I love this quote: “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” President John F. Kennedy.
As leaders, we are influencers of events and people. Yes, we are known as CHANGE AGENTS. We don’t need more room in our house for the status quo. This must be the mantra […]
Too busy for the “soft stuff.”
Last week, I wrote about one of my clients who told me he was “too busy for the soft stuff.” He explained that he didn’t have enough time for regular one-to-one meetings with his top performers. As he put it, ”too busy putting out the fires.” He pointed out they are not ignored. They know they can come to me […]
In the relationship business.
Regardless of your business or product, you are in the people business. And people are about relationships. I realize that is the soft side of leadership for some. Some may even believe they don’t have time for “the soft stuff.” Several months ago, a leader in my leadership development program told me he was too busy for the soft stuff.
I […]
Let’s grow.
As leaders, one of our primary responsibilities is to grow our people. They will grow the business. We need to create an environment for growth where continual learning is expected. Leadership also models this behavior.
I am a strong believer in one-to-one coaching, which involves a designated time/ frequency to be determined together. I have found that a designated time is […]