leadership

I Like Change…You Go First!

The topic of change has been part of my career as a coach and consultant for over 30 years.

My how time flies by when you’re having fun!

I have addressed the topic of change and transition with individuals, teams and organizations in training, keynotes, facilitations and strategic planning.  The types of change, whether developmental, transitional or transformational have all been challenging.  All depend on the readiness of the person, team and organization to absorb the process.

10 Principles of Leadership – Latino Style

Based on the more than enthusiastic reception I received during a recent keynote to Latino leaders, I thought to augment the conversation with a blog that captures what we as Latinos bring to leadership in our own style.

Cultural humility, cultural competence and self-awareness are critical to defining leaders today.

So what do we offer?  Latino culture and subcultures have a thread that provides a strong leadership pattern– Latino Style.  Have a look.

The Happiness Factor For Mindful Leaders

Research shows happiness increases productivity and makes us more successful.

Interestingly, it seems to help us:

  • to procrastinate less
  • be more motivated
  • have higher energy
  • increase concentration

To apply the happiness factor to your leadership requires mindfulness and self awareness!

It begins with you and how you lead your life, because if you cannot demonstrate a better way of being and be an example ofthe benefits, why should they follow?

Leadership: What’s Happiness Got to do With it?

“Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof…..”

Like Pharrell Williams’ song, “Happy,”  gone wildly viral, so too are a multitude of books and articles focusing on happiness.

One of the descriptions in my branding, based on feedback, is that I am happy, joyful and exude ageless vigor.  I guess I have the happiness factor in my favor.

But what is it exactly?  How does it relate to our success?