Happy Thursday! The following list contains links to posts I found interesting this past week that I highly recommend you all check out.
The Roundup
In latest speech, President Obama gets back to leadership basics-The Washington Post
“While the crowd at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio included enough supporters to sound more like participants in a Baptist revival than attendees at an economic speech, the president spoke directly to independent voters, drawing a sharp contrast between the ideas he stands for and the platform of his opponent.”
Women Were Raised to Be Nice. So What?-Emily Bennington
“The rise of social media coupled with the fall of some reckless corporate giants has created a workforce that is savvy, cynical, and doesn’t stand for anything iron-fisted, closed-door, or homogenized. We want our leaders not only to be transparent, but to earn our respect, and those who manage “the old way” (that is, by authority alone) will be lapped by those who co-innovate from the front line.”
Three leadership lessons from Dad-Lead on Purpose
“Today is Father’s Day and for the last several days I’ve been thinking about Dad and the important lessons he taught me, both when I was growing up in his home and in the years since. Though I don’t think it was ever his specific intent, he taught my siblings and me – and many others in the community – how to be leaders in whatever we pursued.”
The Myth of the Super-Manager-Management Issues
“Such super-managers, as I call them, are so sure of their will and skill to succeed that they can’t see what they don’t know, and refuse to accept that some forces are beyond their control. Their most common mistake is to underestimate the limitations on opportunities in many industries.”
5 Ways Introverts can Get the Conversation Going on Social Media-Blogtrepreneur
“Social media is the introverted public relations or marketing professional’s fantasy come to life. Being a person with a more quiet or naturally shy personality is not a bad thing in the world of marketing. Don’t attempt to utilize the same techniques more extroverted professionals typically choose to boost the sales of their product or service.”
How To Be Great At Giving-Tim Sanders
“Some people are great givers, and others are sporadic to inappropriate. It’s critical that we approach giving with a Good-2-Great mindset because, after all, there’s only so much time or money in our budget … and the world needs us to punch above our weight.”
Building the Creative Habit-Sources of Insight
“It takes commitment to do the work of “thinking about your thinking,” but with practice, a world of creative outcomes and possibilities can grow around you.”
Mentions
Quantum Physics Parable-Fred Mandell
“Alan was referred to me by a mutual friend and we had a chance to chat the other week. I came away impressed by his down to earth wisdom, hearty laughter and story telling acumen. In the book, Alan chronicles his journey and along the way shares valuable and poignant lessons for life and leadership. If you are on a journey for greater meaning or are an organizational leader who thinks there is more to it all, then Alan’s book may be just the right cup of tea at the right time.”
