Tag: Leadership
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Neuroscience and leadership (4 of 7): Master the art of influencing decisions to create winning outcomes
This is a seven-part series in which I share what I learned from the Stanford LEAD program about the relationship between neuroscience and leadership. In this fourth part, I will cover the importance of steering discussions, influencing decisions, and engaging stakeholders to influence decisions in organizations. Let’s dive right in. Inner Game Mastery: Influencing Decisions,…
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Neuroscience and Leadership (3 of 7): Narratives shape identities, behaviours, and destinies
This is a seven-part series in which I share what I learned from the Stanford LEAD program about the relationship between neuroscience and leadership. In this third part, I will cover the power that narratives have over our identities, behaviours and destinies. Let’s dive right in. Shape our identities, behaviours, and destinies with narratives. Narratives influence…
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Neuroscience and Leadership (2 of 7): Understanding the impact of stress
This is a seven-part series in which I share what I learned from the Stanford LEAD program about the relationship between neuroscience and leadership. In this second part, I will cover how a leader can be more conscious and intentional in crafting narratives that lead to more fulfilling personal and professional journeys. Understanding stress, its…
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Neuroscience and the Connection to Exemplary Leadership (7-part series): A Stanford LEAD Program Retreat
Neuroscience and the Connection to Exemplary Leadership” offers a transformative learning experience that blends neuroscience research with practical leadership development. It allows individuals to reflect on their leadership journey, acquire new tools and frameworks based on neuroscience principles, and develop practical strategies to enhance decision-making, stress management, and overall leadership effectiveness. Professor Baba Shiv, a…
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“The New One-Minute Manager”: Quick lessons for lasting leadership
I recently picked up “The New One Minute Manager” by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson after reading a recommendation in Brené Brown’s book “Dare to Lead.” I was intrigued to see if it lived up to the praise. Like “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni, this book uses storytelling to teach its…
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Blueprints for Success: Architecting Strategy in a Dynamic World (Part 3 of 3)
Leaders can execute strategies effectively by examining roles and synergies and using detailed frameworks and real-world applications. A holistic approach prepares them to shape the future of their industries proactively. By comprehending broadened perspectives of contemporary strategic management, leaders can navigate complexities and lead their organizations to sustained success in an ever-evolving global landscape. Mastering…
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Leadership Course Review: Transforming Vision into Action | Key Learnings
Producing change is about 80 percent leadership–establishing direction, aligning, motivating, and inspiring people–and about 20 percent management–planning, budgeting, organizing and problem solving. In most change efforts, those percentages are reversed. We continue to produce great managers; we need to develop great leaders. John Kotter (2006), ‘Transformation: Master three key tasks’, Leadership Excellence My Executive MBA…
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Brené Brown’s “Dare to Lead” teaches you to embrace the suck and learn to get back up
If you’re going to dare greatly, you’re going to get your ass kicked at some point. If you choose courage, you will absolutely know failure, disappointment, setback, and even heartbreak. Brené Brown, author of “Dare to Lead” The book is filled with so many quotable quotes, so expect to see a lot of my favourite,…
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Management Essentials
The Management Essentials course from Harvard Business School Online, led by Professors Joseph Fuller and David Garvin, explores the management fundamentals designed to empower managers to become more proficient in their roles. This course is structured around four key modules, each focusing on critical management aspects, including leadership vs. management, decision-making processes, implementation and learning,…
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The Friction Project: Leading Successful Change
Understanding Organizational Change and Friction “The Friction Project” offers a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best minds in organizational behavior, Professor Hayagreeva (Huggy) Rao. With his tenure at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Professor Rao’s expertise is unparalleled. He authored “Market Rebels” (2009) and numerous influential research articles, and he has received accolades, including…