Leadership
Are You Really Practicing Integrity? | Commitments of Conscious Leadership #6
“There is no such thing as a small breach of integrity.” – Tom Peters Many individuals and firms may talk about the importance of “integrity” but do you really understand the importance it can play in your firm? You may define integrity as doing the right thing, acting ethically, but the Conscious Leadership Group (CLG)…
Read MoreSucceed Like an Olympian: Train More Than You Play
The 2020/2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo may go down in history as one like no other. Yet despite the many setbacks and upheavals, and even without roaring crowds of tens of thousands of family members, friends and fans to cheer them on, the athletes have responded to the challenge and achieved some astounding victories. Virtual…
Read MoreThe Lure of Gossip | Commitments of Conscious Leadership #5
As we continue in the commitment to conscious leadership there is an important topic that needs to be addressed – the lure of gossip. Whether you are a single practitioner or have a team, gossip is a key indicator of an unhealthy company culture. Engaging in stories about others uses a great deal of mental…
Read MoreCandid Communication Leads to Successful Teams | Commitments of Conscious Leadership #4
“The team that sees reality the best wins” ~ Jack Welch Conscious leaders, with their teams, have found that one key to success is to see reality clearly – which calls for honest, open communication. How candid is the communication within your firm? Research shows a problem in many organizations is lack of candor. People…
Read MoreManagement Skills vs Leadership Skills | Commitments of Conscious Leadership #3
Often business owners – particularly small business owners – do not recognize the difference between management skills and leadership skills and are frustrated at the results they are getting because of it. Though they are not the same thing, leadership and management do need to go hand in hand – they complement each other to…
Read MoreSustaining Leadership Success Through Emotional Intelligence | Commitments of Conscious Leadership #2
On the road to conscious leadership it is important to realize that great leaders know the value of going beyond just using their head (IQ) and rather include all 3 centers of intelligence – the head, the heart, and the gut. In the words of Daniel Goleman: “What really matters for success, character, happiness and…
Read MoreAre You Committed to Curiousity? | Commitments of Conscious Leadership #1
“Curiosity is the very basis of education.” Arnold Edinborough On the journey to becoming a conscious leader, commitment to learning through curiosity is the next step, and the foundation for that step involves self-awareness and learning agility. As mentioned previously, unconscious leaders are focused on wanting to be right and consequently exhibit what is described…
Read MoreTaking Responsibility – Commitments of Conscious Responsibility
In addressing the commitment to becoming a “conscious leader” we previously identified the first step on the road map to success as identifying that commitment by your results, and then to own those results. Remember that this is an ongoing process. Establishing new habits takes concentration and practice and conscious leaders make it a practice…
Read MoreAre You a Conscious or an Unconscious Leader?
Most people realize that a leader sets the tone and culture of a group or organization and you may feel that you make a “conscious” effort to be a good leader, so you may feel you are a conscious leader – but are you really? The Conscious Leadership Group (CLG), consultants to numerous companies and…
Read MoreAre You Feeling Overwhelmed with Details?
Do you sometimes feel like you are drowning in details? You try to keep your head above water, have one eye on the big picture, watch out for what may be coming up ahead, and yet every day at the office you are deluged by all the many tasks, requests, contacts, deadlines, commitments, and problems…
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