Unfortunately, all too many CIOs malfunction when it comes to leadership. But the CIOs that get it understand that the job is much more about leadership than it is technology. This guest post I wrote for the Heller Search CIO blog describes 4 common CIO functions and “quality assurance” you can implement to fix them.…
Keep readingHate meetings? And how much of your time is wasted in them? I learned a lot about running great meetings when I worked in the Pentagon. This article I wrote for Pick the Brain provides a “battle-tested” process to do just that. http://www.pickthebrain.com/leadership-insights/run-meetings-get-results-lessons-pentagon/ If you like it, please share it! Also, don’t miss your opportunity…
Keep readingHow well do you listen? I mean really listen? Do you routinely do things like: – Key on body language? – Identify patterns of speaking? – Seek the meaning behind the words? – Pay close attention to what others are saying and the way they’re saying it? Listening is a vital skill for leaders. It’s…
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Playing politics” is fun for some and odious for others. Nevertheless, if you want to get anything done as a leader, you need to learn to play the game well. Click here to read a piece I wrote for Skkp Prichard’s leadership blog on 3 keys and 5 steps to successfully navigate your political force…
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