Insights: Leadership
Leading Change in the Age of AI
A technology executive recently said to me, “What we’re going through right now is like the industrial revolution. But instead of taking 100 years, it’s going to happen in 10 years.” Another shared that given the rate of change in AI, decisions that used to be made in months are now being made in weeks—or […]
The Power of Influence: Increase Your Confidence and Persuasion
In my last post, I looked at the importance of connection and inspiration. Today, let’s look at how great leaders actively manage their level of confidence and use all the tools of persuasive communication. Manage your self-confidence. Leaders who feel confident within themselves are more likely to engage others, speak out, and take the risks […]
The Power of Influence: Connect and Inspire
In my last post, I looked at the importance of integrity for creating influence. Today, I turn our attention to how great leaders connect and inspire others. In my experience, there are four key elements. Cultivate key relationships. We are influenced most by people we like and trust. Particularly if you have moved into a […]
The Power of Influence: Be Impeccable in Thought, Word and Action
In my last post, I looked at the importance of self-awareness and knowing your audience as foundations for good influence. Today, I turn our attention to integrity, another key building block.
The Power of Influence: Know Yourself and Your Audience
Influence is so basic to good leadership that in some sense the words are interchangeable. To influence someone is to lead them, and to lead someone requires persuasive influence. Yet even in the senior echelons of executive leadership, there is often a need to improve influence skills. Many successful CEOs and C-level leaders would benefit […]
Seven Strategies for Leading a Large Organization: Part 3
In Part 2 of this series, I wrote about two strategies for leading a large organization: ensuring excellence in every part of your organization and adapting to leading a complex senior team. Today’s post continues with more strategies for leading at scale. Get out of the bubble you are now in. As a senior executive, […]
Seven Strategies for Leading a Large Organization: Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, I wrote about three strategies for leading a large organization: being intentional in your communication, expecting constant scrutiny, and leading with a clear, inspiring vision. Today’s post continues with more strategies for leading at scale. Ensure excellence in every part of your organization. One of the biggest mistakes when […]
Seven Strategies for Leading a Large Organization: Part 1
One of the proudest days of Jing’s professional life was when she was promoted from VP to the C-suite of a large global technology company. In her prior role, Jing led a team of 600 people and oversaw a single function. Now her team includes 8,000 employees spread across several business units. Jing is a […]
Should You Stay Or Should You Go?
It’s common for senior executives to think about leaving their jobs, more so than you might imagine. In 2022 a Deloitte survey found that 70% of C-suite executives were contemplating moving to a job that would allow them to have better well-being. So if you have been wondering if you should leave, you’re in good […]