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From Boss to Leader: How Perspective Taking Energizes People

Taking perspective is more important than giving perspective when leading. But many leaders run around spouting their perspective without learning how others see the world.

Perspective taking increases influence, energizes others, and builds trust.

Here are three actionable approaches to the art of perspective taking.

The Enemy of Everything Good

It was September 10, 2016 when I first wrote, “Everything good in leadership begins with humility.” I was proud of myself. The enemy of everything good in leadership is arrogance. The word itself… Continue reading

The Reason Leaders Pursue Excellence Will Change Your Life

It’s not about doing your best. It’s about doing your best for someone else. Since reading, “High Performance Habits, by Brendon Burchard, I’ve been paying attention to the reasons leaders do what they… Continue reading

How Men Overcome Discomfort Mentoring Women

476 of the Fortune 500 were led by men in 2018 – only 24 were led by women. (CNBC) Birds of a feather: The birds-of-a-feather principle suggests that we build relationships with people… Continue reading

Caught with Their Pants Down

Some of the world’s great leaders emerge from the world of religion. I’m fascinated by a story that took place in the lakeside community of Capernaum sometime around 30 AD. It doesn’t matter… Continue reading

How Leaders Can Thrive in a ‘Distributed Everything’ World

New Book Giveaway!! 20 free copies of The New Leadership Literacies. Leave a comment on this guest post by Dr. Bob Johansen to become eligible to win one of TWENTY complimentary copies of… Continue reading