Friday Features: 31-May-2019 

Friday Features - a weekly selection of useful insights from business schools, consulting firms and publications to help you Unleash Your Leadership

In this edition...

  • To Change Your Strategy, First Change How You Think
  • The Five Key Capabilities of Effective Leadership
  • Create a Workplace Where Everyone Feels Comfortable Speaking Up
  • Ideas, Emotions and Innovation: Riding the Amazement Cycle
  • 4 Speaking Habits to Boost Your Leadership Presence

More...


BY Mark Bonchek & Barry Libert via Harvard Business REVIEW

It seems that everyone these days is looking for a disruptive business model. But a business model is only one part of the equation. Equally important is the mental model behind the business model, as well as a measurement model for both. It’s the combination of mental, business, and measurement models that allows real transformation to occur.

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BY Deborah Ancona & Henrik Bresman via INSEAD KNOWLEDGE

While leadership is about knowing who you are, it’s also about your actions and, ultimately, your impact. In this article, we focus on what effective leaders do

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BY Khalil Smith et AL. via Strategy+Business

It’s important for employees to express concern when they see something disturbing. Here’s how to make everyone understand that their voice is valued.

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BY Martin Reeves et al. via BCG Insights

Business is dominated by plans and analysis. But people are not moved by logic alone. According to the French philosopher Gaston Bachelard, behind every apparently sensible scientist is a child who was irrationally drawn to fire. Reason, when animated by the fire of emotion, has the power to motivate and move individuals more than facts alone ever could.

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BY Anett Grant via FastCompany

Yes, as a leader, you want to show people that you are intelligent and knowledgeable. But remember, it’s not your job to teach and train people (that’s what managers are for). You need to speak with the view of influencing and inspiring your listeners, and that starts with making sure that every talk you give has a significant impact.

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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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