Why Leadership Advice Hasn’t Evolved in Decades and What’s Missing “Most of us are weary of hearing yet another list of essential traits, behaviors, and tasks for effective leadership.”— Dr. Roy Hinton, Associate Dean, George Mason University I read those words from Dr. Hinton over a decade ago in the Foreword to 9 Lenses Insight to Action by renowned turnaround CEO Edwin Miller. Since then, our social media and business press have flooded us with literally millions more of these lists. At...
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Why You Should Question the Typical Advice on Leading Change Photo by Amy Humphries on Unsplash Hello Reader,The Limits of Conventional Change Models We’re constantly bombarded with advice on how to navigate change. Most of it centers around controlling outcomes, overcoming resistance, and minimizing risk. From behavioral frameworks to management strategies, the guidance is often the same: manage the resistance and keep people engaged. While these models can be helpful and are well...
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What if we don't need more leadership models, skills, and quick-fix solutions? Hello Reader,What if we don't need more leadership models, skills, and quick-fix solutions. What if all we need to do is the inner work to uncover the leader hidden inside? Please read and let me know what you think: How to uncover the hidden dimension of leadership you already possess. — Bill Bill Fox, Founder, LeaderONEPioneering Leadership from Within | Unlocking Human and Organizational Potential
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Stillness in Motion The Art of Awareness-Centered Leadership Hello Reader,In a world full of distractions, true leadership emerges from a centered state of awareness, where clarity and purpose shine through the noise of thoughts, ego, and surroundings. This approach to leadership emphasizes the power of awareness and being fully available and attuned to their team, situations, and themselves. This enables leaders to navigate challenges with calm, focused intention and wisdom. It's not just...
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The Paradox of Inner Leadership Why Few Hear the Call to Profound Change The Ever Changing Mississippi River Delta (Credit: AP) Hello Reader,The journey of inner leadership is a profound paradox. It offers a gateway to unimaginable new ways of seeing, leading, and being. The benefits and transformations are deep and far-reaching, touching every aspect of one's life and work. Yet, paradoxically, few heed this call or embark on this path. Why? It seems that our ego-driven minds resist the very...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
The Secret Doorway to Your Inner Leader Hello Reader,There's a doorway inside you.Not the one to your office. Not the one to your home.This doorway leads to something far more valuable. It's your innate wisdom and capacity for authentic leadership.But here's the problem. Most of us can't find it because there's too much noise. The voice in your head never stops.It's drowning out the very thing we need most as leaders: clarity and wisdom. Doorway to a Deeper Dimension What if you could step...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Your Hidden Superpower Finding Clarity in the AI Age "Getting quiet is the first step to connecting with creativity." — Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way of Being Hello Reader, While we're busy chasing the latest AI, are we forgetting our own secret superpower - the ability to tap into that quiet space where our best ideas come from?It's not a skill you learn in school. It's not something you can program. It's a quality we all have, but few people realize or develop it.Enhancing my ability...
2 months ago • 1 min read
The Most Powerful Question You're Not Asking: Intrigued? "Inherent in the question 'What is most intriguing?' is the invitation to explore our highest potential by focusing on what excites and engages us, rather than what holds us back." — Kurt and Patricia Wright, Breaking the Rules Hello Reader, What's most intriguing to you right now? We spend most of our days trying to finish what's not done or fix what's broken. We focus on problems, obstacles, and failures. It's exhausting and often...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Tapping into Awareness Beyond Thought Is What You're Looking For It's Not About Perfecting a Persona Hello Reader, The leadership you are seeking in the 21st century emerges from a space of awareness deeper than thought. When you're fully aware, you naturally respond in the best way to each situation. The ego lets go of its need to control emotions, behaviors, or cling to fixed ideas about your values. You become aware of the 'space' between your thoughts and emotions. This allows for more...
3 months ago • 1 min read