by Jesse Lahey | Jan 2, 2013 | Blog
As I’ve shared before, the most powerful mindset for a leader is an impact orientation – being motivated primarily to make a difference in people’s lives. This is in contrast to an achievement orientation (focused on getting tasks done or beating the...
by Jesse Lahey | Dec 26, 2012 | Blog
I like to make an impact. And I’m very good at getting things done, solving problems, and achieving excellent results. As a result, on any given project or initiative, my natural tendency is to become the project team’s hub rather than one of the spokes....
by Jesse Lahey | Dec 12, 2012 | Blog
Are you familiar with the Socratic method? Socrates didn’t use rhetoric to persuade people to accept his point of view. Instead, he asked questions that stimulated critical thinking and led people to reach a conclusion on their own. And presto! People took...
by Jesse Lahey | Nov 8, 2012 | Engaging Leader
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Tom Henschel is the president of Essential Communications, an executive development firm. Tom has been an executive coach for 20 years and for the last seven years he has also hosted the popular podcast The Look & Sound of...
by Jesse Lahey | Oct 30, 2012 | Blog
Authenticity has become a buzzword lately. We can assume it’s in great demand from today’s leaders. Right? Not necessarily. We reward political leaders who are fast with soundbytes and aggressive accusations. We buy music and movies from photoshopped...
