If you want to be this kind of new leader, or if the idea excites you for the great changes it could bring, “Lift: Fostering the Leader in You Amid Revolutionary Global Change” by Faisal Hoque is a must-read.
The world is undergoing a global, nonstop maelstrom of change and, while stressful by its very nature, is necessary for growth, progress, and human evolution.
We all have an obligation to ourselves and others to understand, nurture, and manage the “revolution” that’s taking place—rather than having revolutionary change manage us.
Resilient people develop a mental capacity that allows them to adapt with ease during adversity. Like bamboo, they bend but rarely break. How resilient are you?
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution advances, virtually all job openings will emphasize judgment and decision-making and an ability to manage people and resources.
When we are thankful for even the smallest moments, life tends to send more rewards our way. The act of gratefulness is not just a one-way message to the world. Gratefulness rebounds in all sorts of directions and often opens new doors. As someone once said, “gratitude is the open door to abundance.”
In a world being transformed by unprecedented change, effective, meaningful leadership is becoming even more essential, just as quickly. That offers historic opportunities, provided we recognize what sort of leaders we need to have.
Look at things with a beginner’s mind. A beginner’s mind allows us to embrace the highest emotional qualities — such as enthusiasm, zeal, and optimism — to creatively move ourselves forward.
“Soft skills” are notoriously undervalued, but have never been more essential. These techniques can help you refine yours.
Drones and fishing had nothing to do with each other until someone decided they could. Here’s what an agile mind-set’s made of.
Specialized knowledge doesn’t go very far all on its own. Nobody succeeds for long in a silo.
When the going gets tough, the tough practice patience, welcome chance encounters, and keep moving forward.
We’re now living and operating in a very different world than the one that existed just a few months ago. No one really knows what’s coming around the next corner, we’re all operating on uneven footing. Still, leaders’ jobs haven’t fundamentally changed–we still need to spark creativity, drive progress, and ensure sustainability.
By now the benefits of positive thinking are well established. Sages, psychologists, neuroscientists, researchers and doctors all have been espousing the benefits of positive thinking for hundreds of years.
As one entrepreneur explains, “crisis management” isn’t a monolithic process or a skill that suits every situation.
This hack or that routine may not be the best thing for everyone, but you can still become more reflective on your own terms.
Leaders have to think digital, embrace design thinking, and read every day to keep up.
We’re losing sight of the importance of soft skills–like communication, empathy, mindfulness, creativity, collaboration, and leadership.
