We are in a study and discussion of Gary Burnison’s recently published book titled, The Twelve Absolutes of Leadership. Burnison is CEO of Korn/Ferry International, the world’s largest executive search firm. Burnison writes, “The first challenge for any leader is to take charge.” I am assuming you have done that. Burnison then makes a crucial
Colin Powell has written a new book that reveals lessons that shaped his life and career. The book is titled, It Worked for Me. The book is a collection of lessons and personal anecdotes that drove and guided the four-star general and former Secretary of State’s legendary career in public service. Colin Powell is
Last week we examined trust and how easy it is to unintentionally fall into the trap of untrustworthiness, or not being trusted. This week we want to share four great tips from Michael Hyatt on how to build or rebuild trust. In a recent blog post, Michael shared his personal experience of working with an
We are in a study and discussion of Gary Burnison’s recently published book titled, The Twelve Absolutes of Leadership. Burnison is CEO of Korn/Ferry International, the world’s largest executive search firm. Burnison discusses the critical leadership mentality and skill of focusing on and orienting your organization toward opportunity, not crisis. This advice is particularly timely and
Guest author: Emily Sirkel, COO of the Dan Nielsen Company. Check out her personal blog, “Thrive,” at emilysirkel.com Trust and trustworthiness; these two words are thrown around a lot when talking about leadership, teamwork and positive character traits. What comes to mind when you hear the word trust? Stop for a moment and seriously consider
We are in a study and discussion of Gary Burnison’s recently published book titled, The Twelve Absolutes of Leadership. Burnison is CEO of Korn/Ferry International, the world’s largest executive search firm. Burnison addresses a particularly timely and relevant leadership quality and skill for current healthcare leaders: “When I was first promoted to CEO, on several
You have heard it, read it, and probably have said it a thousand times – “people matter!” So easy to hear it and reaffirm your agreement. So easy to read it and nod in agreement. So easy to say it and expect everyone to immediately express agreement. So easy to rally around the concept and philosophy
We are in a study and discussion of Gary Burnison’s recently published book titled, The Twelve Absolutes of Leadership. Burnison is CEO of Korn/Ferry International, the world’s largest executive search firm. In the first chapter, Burnison writes “To be a leader is not to compete with anyone else, whether it’s your predecessor, a peer, or a role
