QAspire

MARCH 11, 2014

Supervisors commanded and controlled others and leadership was often equated with “taking power”. Mary Parker Follett defined management as “ the art of getting things done through people ” and collaborative leadership embodies and extends this belief. For a leader, competence does not necessarily mean only technical skills.

Leadership 176

Leadership Self-aware Bottom-up Project 176

QAspire

AUGUST 30, 2015

Even if we don’t think too much about what happens over a long frame of time, we can still agree that what bought us here (technical skills, expertise etc) may not be sufficient to take us towards success in a volatile future. What skills do we need more of as we head into future? I read an interesting (and long) post by Janna Q.

Skills 70

Skills Library Succession Agility 70

QAspire

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Too often, we often see people who are generous with how much they share with others without any expectation, people who wait to get something first before they start giving and people who simply use other people’s skills and approaches to get their own work done. Do check out the full podcast episode here for more ideas.

Succession 195

Succession Storytelling Godin Delegation 195

QAspire

AUGUST 1, 2011

A lot of young professionals I meet want to improve upon their communication skills. This means a few things: Communication (written or verbal) is transfer of energy. If your communication does not transfer any positive energy (or worst yet, sucks energy from the other party), it is not going to work. Be yourself.

Energy 135

Energy Project Mentor Advice 135

QAspire

OCTOBER 28, 2015

There are people who stick to their primary pursuits for long and then there are those whose energy keeps changing direction. Between these two extremes, there are people who stick to their primary pursuit but still manage to go wherever their energy takes them. And it is not about drawing skills at all. I just had to hone it.

Learning-by-Doing 70

Learning-by-Doing Energy Handbook Library 70

QAspire

OCTOBER 10, 2012

and point out specific skills/actions that made a difference. It has to transfer positive energy! It brings out strong emotions and establishes connection faster than anything else. The act of appreciating has to be a genuine one. It has to go beyond the usual “Great Job!” You will get more of what you appreciate.

Team 170

Team Power Self-aware Learning-by-Doing 170

QAspire

AUGUST 30, 2023

I have always seen effective conversation as a way to transfer energy between people in a way that fosters understanding, builds trust and inspires growth/change. This mindset of seeing conversations as a medium to exchange energy helps me immensely when I coach, train and facilitate people and teams.

How To 126

How To Mentor Energy Workshop 126