Monthly Archive for March, 2010

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We Are All Connected

Imagine walking into an organization and thinking that everyone seemed connected. If you could cast a ball of yarn throughout all the departments, each stakeholder would be holding on to a string of the yarn and explaining how their department depends on another department to make their job a success. This interdependence with each other is what happens in most of our work environments. We just never take the time to tell others how much we appreciate and need their support and expertise.

Helping leaders to figure out ways to connect their team members is at the hub of a successfully run company. Gone are the days when we can hibernate in silos and just cheer for our own group. Today’s leaders must foster a climate of trust, believing that… Continue reading | 7 Comments

An Authentic Leader

What are the characteristics of an authentic leader? We know from studies that leaders are usually made, not necessarily born with all the ingredients for success. So becoming authentic seems to encompass both learning as well as possessing integrity and character.

I would take it a step further and say that authenticity involves honesty and being “real” with others. Remember the story of the Velveteen Rabbit? The “realness” of the rabbit came from being worn and adored. When leaders are open and honest about what is happening in an organization, then their followers believe them. In fact, to the team members, these “real” leaders are approachable and serve as mentors, paying attention to what their team cares about. They can be counted on to share trustworthy information and as… Continue reading