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 | 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...
by Jesse Lahey | Oct 22, 2012 | Blog
You may not believe it’s possible to be satisfied with your day even before breakfast, but it is. Two days in a row, I experienced a moment when I realized I was deeply enjoying my work and my life. On both occasions, I glanced down at my watch and saw...
by Jesse Lahey | Oct 16, 2012 | Blog
“We need a strategy to communicate this,” Bill told me. “We should probably send out a letter to all employees, or maybe a brochure.” Bill was handling his communication situation the way many business leaders do … skipping critical planning steps that put the real...
