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12 Leadership Lessons from Low Tides and Crisis

12 Leadership Lessons from Low Tides and Crisis

by David Porter | Mar 20, 2020 | COVID-19, Crisis Leadership, Leadership, Leading through adversity

Note: When I first published this a few years ago, it was a cautionary tale about preparing our organizations for ordinary challenges. I hope the lessons are helpful to you now. High tides indeed lift all boats. What about low tides? As leaders, we enjoy the time of...
How to use core values as a tool for better decisions

How to use core values as a tool for better decisions

by David Porter | Oct 3, 2018 | Decision-making, Leadership, Work Culture, Workplace Culture

The path from defining a problem to implementing a solution is rarely linear. Despite applying the knowledge and skills of our best people, there are moments of uncertainty that precede critical decisions. We create doubt with a list of intended and unintended...
How effective people edit their way to results

How effective people edit their way to results

by David Porter | Jun 20, 2018 | Decision-making, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Leadership Development, Performance excellence, Process Improvement

“To attain knowledge, add things every day. To attain wisdom, subtract things every day.” Lao-tzu The constant challenge for the busy and productive leader is not figuring out what to start; it’s determining what to stop. The best writers fill the page without...
Unlocking some secrets about executive coaching

Unlocking some secrets about executive coaching

by David Porter | May 1, 2018 | Coaching, Decision-making, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Leadership Development

Nearly everything we do has numerous paths to deliver a result. Executive coaching is no exception. While there aren’t hard and fast rules to define a successful coach-client relationship, there are some worthwhile things to consider before working with a coach....
Powerful exercises to propel your leadership effectiveness

Powerful exercises to propel your leadership effectiveness

by David Porter | Apr 13, 2018 | Communication, Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Effectiveness, Work Culture, Workplace Culture

As you consider ways to increase leadership effectiveness, two exercises help uncover and highlight your leadership style and values to share with your team. These exercises are especially useful for leaders assuming new responsibilities or adding team members and...
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