Showing posts with label Business Leader. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Business Leader. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

4 reasons why business leaders should learn to trust instincts

 Successful business leaders and managers are using their intuitive sense of what's best for the company. It is vital for any lasting success.

1.       Getting a balanced decision is very important. There are many cases where you will not be able to see the entire picture due to lack or insufficient data. If you must receive a decision on such a condition, balancing intuition and rationality would probably be the best methodology.

2.       Getting to know yourself is significant as well. Great leaders are well aware of internal states, preferences and… intuitions. This awareness includes a strong sense of self-worth and capabilities which means self-confidence.

3.       Have you ever been asked to do something when all your instincts directed you not to do it?  If the answer is yes, try to think it over and figure out why you should have listened to yourself. It was probably your intuition telling you what would be the right thing to do (or what you should not do).

4.       Sometimes the best answer to a given business dilemma is simply in your gut. So, why fighting the natural flow of ideas?

"Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." – Steve Jobs

The more we listen to our intuition, the more empowered  and better off we are. It is not an exact science or science at all, but the same applies for creativity… Just use it wisely. 

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Good business leader is also a good mentor

A good business leader should be able to provide feedback on the move. A good leader is also a good mentor. 

There is not a strict definition of a mentor. It can be any trusted person, with relevant experience who can contribute significantly to the mentee development. A successful mentorship could be achieved provided that both parties are fully committed to the development process.

It is very important to make sure that  mentor feedback is very open and accurate. As such, it is much focused and probably very important, powerful tool for strategic business leadership development. 

Monday, April 21, 2014

Strategic leadership means change.

Business leaders are asked to strategically plan their action and act according to the (strategic) plan.

Strategic leadership needs to ensure that the proper adjustments are done on the move, as changes happens on a daily basis. There will always be a gap between  the global, mega trends, our plans and the ever changing reality. 

As strategic business leaders we shape capabilities by adapting internal plans and systems to fit the external environment. 

We have no option but to become change agents for the benefit and success of our organization.

Can business leaders influence via self-awareness?

Successful business leaders are shaping their own circumstances and experiences into accomplishment.

It is all about self-awareness. It allows leaders to have greater influence and control over their performance (as well as their team performance).

Awareness and control allow business leaders to respond almost instinctively to any situation, complex as it may be. Leaders making a conscious effort to improve will have laid the foundation for better knowing and understanding their team members.

Awareness also enables act in a manner which reflects and is consistent with personal and business values. This will lead to even more credibility which is important for any member of a team, leader or follower.

Sunday, April 20, 2014

LinkedIn contacts: the more the better OR is it quality rather than quantity that matters?

When I joined LinkedIn about 10 years ago, it was real fun networking virtually online. As an "early adopter" it has really provided me with a unique advantage.

As a matter of fact, I have used this emerging platform as a tool for generating new contacts within major Telecom operators in Europe. It was really helpful.

I have also received many invitations to connect, and was very easy with accepting new invitations...

At the end of the day, as most of us will agree (hopefully), it's not the quantity but the quality.

One more thing - as a business leader I can say that social media is great for networking as 250 million users can't be wrong... However, I would not use it as prime source but rather as a supportive tool to maintain existing contacts and acquire new ones, if and when relevant.

Great Networker has many face to face contacts which could be easily leveraged toward new, professional contacts.

Meir