Deepening our understanding of leadership at startups
Tag: Leadership
photo credit: rocketspace.com As I reflect on my own experience at multiple startups and as I listen to others share their stories, it is apparent that leadership at startups can be unique. There are any number of challenges that are different at startups from more established organizations. One such challenge is individuals who may find … Continue reading Leadership at Startups
Happy Chinese and Lunar New Year to all of you! Wishing you the best for the coming Year of the Rat. In the Chinese culture, rats are seen as being clever and quick thinkers, as well as optimistic and energetic. Don your favorite red item, enjoy some awesome traditional Chinese food and bring someone good … Continue reading The Power of Multi-cultural Teams
Twenty-twenty couldn’t have started out in a better way. After the intensity of the holiday period with lots of great food and family gatherings, we spent a week on a sports & exercise vacation. We swam, ran, walked, hiked, played tennis, went to spinning and the gym. We ate lots of awesome grilled fish, canary … Continue reading A Healthy Body and a Healthy Mind
Leadership Circle Certification!
Last week I had the pleasure of attending a webinar on the neuroscience of our brains and how it relates to both coaching and leadership. When we feel threatened, unsafe or distressed, we are not able to think clearly, reason or be creative. Or for that matter, relate to others. Our brains work best when … Continue reading Neuroscience in Coaching & Leadership
A good article by McKinsey & Company on managing our own biases.
My research into the topics of Self-Leadership and Ikigai continues and now I’ve read ‘Ikigai: Giving Every Day Meaning and Joy,’ by Yukari Mitsuhashi. This book has given me a very good understanding of what the concept of ikigai is all about. My questions beyond the basics, were about trying to understand what ikigai is … Continue reading More Ikigai
You’ve been working hard, diligently, focused and your efforts have paid off. You’ve been offered your dream role in your organization! At the same time, your partner has also received a similar offer and the two positions are not in the same geographic place. Both roles are long-term and require onsite presence. This is one … Continue reading Personal Leadership