David Porter
A Brief Introduction to Executive Coaching
Six ways we demonstrate courageous leadership
There are many ways we demonstrate courageous leadership and six standout categories that pave the way.
1. Raise your standards by setting goals that stretch your imagination and abilities and create an environment of possibility.
2. Do the right thing by standing up to behavior that violates your values and
Successfully Leading Momentous Change
(Originally published in Issue #34 JETNETiQ Pulse) https://bit.ly/JETNETiQPulse34
Whatever we defined as change before last year, we can all agree that the current definition has significantly expanded. As we finish 2021, the horizon remains foggy, whether in customer demand, supply chain and company capabilities, or employee well-being
Returning to the path of improvement
Many leaders try on new behaviors as part of their self-improvement. These behaviors form a vulnerable veneer that easily strips away during times of stress. If the leader is resilient, they may treat the moment as a bump on the road. If less so, they may abandon the new behavior.
Letting go of control
In times of great uncertainty, we search for certainty. That search often ends with our need to control anything we can. And control shows up as more command than consult decisions, more stringent approval policies, telling more than listening, turning memos into meetings, and directing rather than collaborating.
Control crowds
What the pandemic is teaching us about our collective power
Less than a month ago, we were all facing the typical workday challenges and finding ways to manage through upsets, irritations, deadlines, and quirks in our bosses and peers. We told stories about the villains that made our days harder, we spent too much time being victims and even more