C. K. Prahalad (1941-2010) was a brilliant professor, consultant, and business leader. The other day I came across an old article he wrote in Harvard Business Review – these ideas are timeless: *Understand the importance of nonconformity. Leadership is about change, hope, and the future. *Display a commitment to learning and developing yourself. Leaders must invest in … [Read more...] about Prahalad’s Leadership Lessons
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Let’s Check Our Egos at the Door
If you have a position of leadership, you probably have a strong ego. That’s not a bad thing. In fact, it can be a very good thing. Leaders are often the lightening rod for criticism of an organization. If something goes wrong, the leader takes the heat for it. Leaders need strong egos to weather these storms. When I think of the difficulty of some leadership roles I … [Read more...] about Let’s Check Our Egos at the Door
The Ideal Team Player
Without reading any further (avert your eyes!), what do you think are the three most important qualities of a “team player?” I encourage you to look away from your computer or phone and make your own list. I wish I had made my own list before reading the newest book from Patrick Lencioni, The Ideal Team Player. Since reading it, I am biased and am not sure what I would … [Read more...] about The Ideal Team Player