Source: How To Develop Your Personal Leadership Philosophy | Impact 360 Institute
Category: Leadership
How to Develop a Leadership Philosophy?
How to develop a leadership philosophy? Take time to define your theory, attitude, principles, and expected behaviors, all core to a leadership philosophy.
Leadership Presence | An Art and a Skill
How to be Indispensable to International Teams | Career Development
As I continue to study, read, and assimilate the vast knowledge of “businessy things” available I inevitably create links and make lists as to what skills and traits are needed for individuals to flourish as team members and to function at their highest level. As I tend to focus on the more serious topics of management, leadership and winning, I also try to make it entertaining and short to keep your attention.
On that note, this post is an amalgamation of topics which when combined create a powerful understanding of how to be indispensable to international teams. This 20-something guide was inspired by many of my fellow students who are or have just graduated. Going into the world of international business isn’t going to be difficult for some of the international students, but for the others who stumble upon great opportunities, this guide is for them and for you.
Consider this your 20-something, 101 guide to working in or with international teams.
The series includes the following:
- Creative Problem Solving
- Cross-Cultural Management
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Mediation
- Leadership
- Presence
- Negotiation
- Listening
Do You Have an Executive Presence | Personal Branding
Forbes defines executive presence as:
The ability to project gravitas–confidence, poise under pressure and decisiveness—seems to be its core characteristic, according to more than two-thirds of the executives surveyed. Furthermore, communication—including speaking skills, assertiveness and the ability to read an audience or situation—and appearance contribute to a person’s perceived executive presence.
In this article by Forbes, Muriel Maignan Wilkins, coauthor of Own the Room, breaks executive presence into three essential parts.
Are You A Manager Or A Leader?
Have you ever stopped and asked yourself if you manage or if you lead? Managers are work oriented, seek comfort,. and have subordinates. Leaders are people oriented, seek risk, and have followers.
How Successful People Work Less and Get More Done
A study by John Pencavel, The Productivity of Working Hours, found that productivity per hour declines sharply when the workweek exceeds 50 hours, and productivity drops off so much after 55 hours that there’s no point in working any more. That’s right, people who work as much as 70 hours (or more) per week actually get the same amount done as people who work 55 hours.
Successful people know the importance of shifting gears on the weekend to relaxing and rejuvenating activities; they use their weekends to create a better week ahead. This is easier said than done, so here’s some help.
According to How Successful People Work Less and Get More Done, the following list contains 10 things that successful people do to find balance on the weekend and to come into work at 110% on Monday morning.
- They disconnect,.
- They minimize chores,
- They reflect,
- They exercise,
- They pursue a passion,
- They spend quality time with family,
- They schedule micro-adventures,
- They wake up at the same time,
- They designate mornings as “me time”,
- They prepare for the upcoming week.
Brooke Spears | The Brand Design 