Leadership Insights 03-September-2019

Leadership Insights - a weekly selection of relevant ideas from the blogs of thinkers, writers and practitioners to help you Unleash Your Leadership

In this edition...

  • 7 Questions All Rookie Managers Must Answer by Dan Rockwell
  • People Trust Leaders Who Have These 5 Powerful Habits by Lolly Daskal
  • Question Everything, But Don't Forget to Listen to the Answers by Mark McGuiness
  • Helping Others Flourish: The Power of Posture by Eric Torrence
  • How to Improve Your Emotional Courage at Work by Rebecca Muller

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BY Dan Rockwell (@Leadershipfreak)

Rookie success includes good fortune, but it’s never an accident. Rookies crash and burn when they fly by the seat of their pants. 7 questions to help Rookie managers prepare for their role.

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BY Lolly Daskal (@LollyDaskal)

If you’re in a leadership position, earning the trust of those around you is one of the most important keys to your success. Some people may seem naturally trustworthy. But it’s not as much a matter of nature as of action. The best way to build trust is by practicing a set of daily habits that help convey your trustworthiness...

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BY Mark McGuiness (@markmcguiness)

Whatever you do, never lose your curiosity. Never stop looking at the world afresh, and asking the kind of questions only a child or an alien or an artist would think to ask. But don’t do it to complain, or to shift responsibility. And don’t forget to listen to the answers.

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BY Eric Torrenece (@erictorrence83)

What is it that separates these particularly influential people from the rest?...Seeing the big picture of leadership is interesting because there are all types of leaders. Effective leadership isn’t restricted to one style or type. And yet, despite these differences, there is something the most inspiring leaders have in common: their posture. They approach people, new ideas, and different opinions in similar ways. It’s this posture that makes them particularly powerful at cultivating respect, cooperation and influence.

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BY Rebecca Muller (@RebeccaMuller)

Adopting a beginner’s mindset can be scary, but it can also help you build meaningful relationships and get ahead in your career.

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Narayan Kamath

Narayan Kamath


I'm an Executive Coach, Leadership Mentor and Career Success Strategist to mid-career professionals. I believe Leadership is about creating Impact. I help leaders multiply their impact by working more effectively with and through others.

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