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Learn to Toggle for Leadership Success

Lead Change Blog

His style of using analytical thinking has supported his success in the practice of law. As he prepares to take over the leadership of his practice group, Kurt recognizes that to be successful he will also need to attend to the socio-emotional aspects of leadership that promote engagement, creativity, vision, and ethical decision-making.

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Unlocking Creativity: Are These Creativity-Inhibiting Mindsets Holding You Back?

Leading Blog

As a result, they are viewed as having less leadership potential. Srini Pillay wrote in the Harvard Business Review, “The brain operates optimally when it toggles between focus and unfocus, allowing you to develop resilience, enhance creativity, and make better decisions too.” And there seems to be a stigma surrounding creative types.

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The ROLE of Emotional Intelligence in Effective Leadership Today

The Center For Leadership Studies

In this time of unrest and change, the role of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in leadership has emerged as the critical skill set for leaders. Having watched the corporate leadership landscape for over 25 years now, I am relieved to see EI getting the attention it deserves! But you can use your leadership to begin the healing process.

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Resilient Leadership Quiz- How Resilient Are You?

Experience to Lead

Without resilient leadership, leaders may get stuck and fail to see these situations as opportunities for learning and growth. Without resilient leadership , leaders can burn out and get stuck. Without resilient leadership , leaders can burn out and get stuck. Take our resilient leadership quiz to find out.

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Still holding on to “life's leg warmers?” What would Jane Fonda.

Women on Business

Time Management: As a solo entrepreneur, I find myself toggling between prospecting for new business, meeting with clients, administrative responsibilities, networking, planning, strategizing, and, oh, I almost forgot…actually doing the work! So lighten the load, baby, and get on with your happy, successful life!

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Your Brain Can Only Take So Much Focus

Harvard Business Review

Few would argue with that, and even if they did, there is evidence to support the idea that resisting distraction and staying present have benefits: practicing mindfulness for 10 minutes a day , for example, can enhance leadership effectiveness by helping you become more able to regulate your emotions and make sense of past experiences.

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CEOs Should Leave Strategy to Their Team — and Save Their Focus for Execution

Harvard Business Review

Which has the highest probability of success? You have to toggle back and forth until the choices fit with and reinforce one another. And that is why I describe leadership in this layered choice cascade as follows: Make only the set of choices you are more capable of making than anyone else.