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The Deliberate Amateur
Would you rather be a pro or an amateur? How about choosing between sophistication and naiveté? Most of us choose…
Self-Mastery
Leaders have to first lead themselves & master their own development.
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Conceptual vs Experiential learning
Do you consider yourself an effective leader? What about parenting? When you think of getting better at something, what's your…
Design Principles for Practicing Reflection
For leaders and managers, the art and practice of doing regular reflection is essential to functioning at peak levels. The…
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Do Leaders Have to Be Confident?
What's the role of confidence in leadership? Is it a requirement for being an effective leader? How confident are you…
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The Stupidity of My SMART Goals - Mistakes and Learnings
SMART goals is a widely accepted framework coming out of goal setting research. Every other organization uses it in some…
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Leadership as More a Decision than Skill or Ability
The default way of looking at leadership ability is in terms of skill, style, or talent, which in turn drives…
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The Mundanity of Excellence - Greatness as Mastering the Mundane
Greatness and mastery always look shrouded in mystery from the outside. But look closely and it's more about mastering the…
Leadership can be learned but cannot be taught — the role of coaching
Leadership as with any skill is something we can learn. Paradoxically though, it cannot be taught. How do we navigate…
Types of Goals - Understanding the Nuances of Effective Goals
Goals and objectives are part of modern organizational reality. They are common parlance to the point where we often take…
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David Whyte on the Set of Our Sail and the Shapes we Assume
David Whyte in his extraordinary book on life and careers, Crossing the Unknown Sea, talks about “the shapes we assume”…
Self Development in Leadership
Who's responsible for our development as leaders and managers? Why should we care anyway?
Development of managerial skill and competence…
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Pulled by the Future vs Pushed by the Past
The framework of a “future pulling us towards it” vs a “past pushing us” can be helpful in breaking out…