5 Strategy Questions Every Leader Should Make Time For – Harvard Business Review
Have you ever noticed that when you ask someone in your company, “How are you?” they are more likely to answer “Busy!” than “Very well, thank you”? That is because the norm in most companies is that you are supposed to be very busy – or otherwise at least pretend to be – because otherwise you can’t be all that important.
This article discusses how if you are assessing and developing a strategy, need to stop being busy and devote time to thinking and reflecting .
To Become a Leader, Think Beyond Your Role – Harvard Business Review
The world is full of people with opinions. In our jobs, we may give our opinion on an issue from a functional or departmental point of view — in other words, a limited perspective. This article discusses how leadership starts with taking on a broader perspective in figuring out what you truly believe should be done.
Strengths-Based Leadership: Understanding Strengths and Weaknesses – MindTools
Explores what strengths-based leadership is, and how you can use it to develop yourself and your team members. It also examines the advantages and disadvantages of this approach, and look at how you can identify your own strengths, so you can become a more effective leader.