The Practical Leader

JANUARY 8, 2019

This time of year, we’re bombarded with glib and confident “experts” forecasting everything from the economy, to global warming, to financial markets, social trends, weather, and lots more. Experts forecasted in 2000 that 30 gigawatts of electricity would be generated worldwide through wind power by 2010.

Project 67

Project Letter Trends Wilde 67

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2010

It has been a year of challenges for most: relentless business demands, continuing change, and higher expectations from them as leaders. For me, 2010 was the year when I let go of theories and focused on realities, most notably the real challenges of leading in the 21st century. I changed my game.

Leadership 15

Leadership Crisis Banking Learning-by-Doing 15

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 11, 2014

Another endorsed “willingness to learn and adapt to changing environments,” and a third urged “adaptability, the ability to operate in multi-cultural environments and the openness to learn.” Some argued that merely keeping pace with industry and market changes is inadequate; an executive must anticipate change.

360-Degree Feedback 8

360-Degree Feedback Self-aware Mentor Consultative 8