Leaders with “It” are Inclusive!

How do we support and include our valued, talented associates during temporary times of special needs? I call this idea “situational special needs inclusion”. Read on for a discussion of concepts such as temporary variability of work location, work hours, work assigned . . .

Leaders with “It” are Paradigm Pugilists!

A “Paradigm Pugilist” boxes apart current reality and moves themselves or their organizations in a new direction!

Leaders with “It” are Intentional!

You can begin “Seizing It” by being intentional. While participating in a training class last year, I was given a homework assignment to interview executives and ask them a series of questions about qualities they looked for in their leaders.  I took the assignment to heart and interviewed over a dozen different people (including the new Bank of America CEO, who at that [...]

Leaders with “It” are Persistent!

You can begin “Seizing It” by being persistent. Do you sometimes get stuck because you can’t do something perfectly, and in your mind perfection is the only goal?  Are you afraid to take risks because you can’t contemplate the prospect of potentially failing?  Do you know people who are so worried about being perfect that [...]

Leaders with “It” are Authentic!

You can begin “Seizing It” by being authentic. Have you had occasion to watch leaders on the news and in your company present the benefits of a new business process or philosophy or action?  Have you listened as they described the details?  Did you become excited, interested and motivated?  Or did you find yourself wondering if the leader believed his [...]

Leaders with “It” are Passionate!

Leaders with “It” (Executive or Leadership Presence) are passionate about their topic. As Churchill said, “Before he (the speaker) can inspire them with any emotion he must be swayed by it himself. . . To convince them he must himself believe.” Full text of quote is in the article. May this article help you grow in awareness that you, too, can begin “Seizing It” through adding passion to your presentations.

Leaders with “It” are Committed!

Leaders with “It” (Executive or Leadership Presence) are committed. “Until one is committed there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness.” Full text of commitment poem is in article. May it help you grow in awareness that you, too, can begin “Seizing It” through the practice of commitment in your personal and professional lives.

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