At the beginning of my program on Leader As Coach, I ask everyone to think of a great coach in their life. We then share the name of that person who has impacted us and how they have influenced our leadership path. We focus on the behaviors and words of that coach that helped shape our leadership success. Sometimes that person is a family member, a friend, a co-worker, a boss or someone we just happen to have met along the way. It is a meaningful and helpful experience to conjure up the characteristics and traits of outstanding coaching. Inevitably, the conversation turns to whether or not that person knew what a strong impact they had on our lives and leadership careers. It reminds me that we sometimes can inspire… Continue reading
Monthly Archive for November, 2011
A few weeks ago I attended a conference of mostly accountants from all across North America. It was fascinating to meet such focused individuals who also have a streak of creativity running through them. They were all leaders in their firms of varying sizes, possessing outstanding entrepreneurial skills, as well as technical know-how. They had all gathered to network and pick up some leadership skills though presentations and small interactions. One of the speakers, Mac Fuller, spoke about how our faces show how we lead our lives. Additionally, I will add, that our faces can reveal what type of leaders we are. Here are just a few example of what our faces say about the way we lead.
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