Anyone who has a sphere of influence can be considered a leader. Credit: Daniel Goleman Posts where this quotation is embedded I. Take Responsibility We need to take responsibility for the changes we wish to see in the world Knowledge Café: Getting Started Make an impactPeople: Daniel GolemanDaniel Goleman Psychologist, author and science journalistBooks: Daniel GolemanAnyone Who … Continue reading Anyone Who Has a Sphere of Influence Can Be Considered a Leader Daniel Goleman
Gurteen Knowledge Blog August 6, 2021, 16:50Take responsibility. Find something wrong, find something unjust, find something broken but more than anything else, find something you care about, find something you feel passionate about, something within your sphere of influence, and take responsibility to improve or fix it. Many things in this world are wrong, unjust, broken, … Continue reading Take Some Responsibility We may wait forever for others to do so
I get this question all the time. Simon, I buy into all your stuff, it’s wonderful. Thank you very much, but I’m not the CEO. How do I change the organization when I’m not in charge? There’s like four levels up above me. What am I supposed to do? And the answer is, of course, … Continue reading Influence Change at Any Level Simon Sinek (2024)
We Are Not Enemies but Friends—mostly Conversational Leadership Mindset Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Conversational Leadership is a practice we can all engage in, regardless of our position, whether it is CEO or a new graduate employee. We can also practice it in our personal and social lives. One might even say it … Continue reading Introduction: Practicing Conversational Leadership Anyone can practice conversational leadership
Spirituality Signal-to-noise Ratio Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Life presents numerous challenges and opportunities. It is crucial to identify areas under our control versus those beyond our influence. The “Circles of Engagement” model guides us in directing efforts where they can create meaningful change. Circle of Concern and a Circle of Influence Stephen … Continue reading Circles of Engagement ** Aligning efforts with impact
The Power of Curiosity ** Measures, Targets, Rewards and Punishments Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter I want to look at three related concepts, power, influence, and leadership, and explore their meaning in the context of Conversational Leadership. What is power? There are many definitions of power, but I am interested in the power … Continue reading Influential Power ** You can never not influence
Introduction: Principles of Conversational Leadership II. Embrace Complexity Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Take responsibility: In life, we can choose to take responsibility in several ways. Most critically, we can choose to take ownership of the changes we wish to see in the world. Introduction Taking responsibility is a crucial aspect of personal … Continue reading I. Take Responsibility We need to take responsibility for the changes we wish to see in the world
Gossip and Lashon Hara Ownership, Not Buy-in Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Effective leadership is vital for driving positive change in a complex world. However, many view leadership as a position of authority rather than a practice accessible to all. We can create a more engaged and sustainable society by recognizing that anyone … Continue reading Leadership Is a Practice Not a Position of Authority Anyone can practice leadership
Videos: Knowledge Cafés Introduction: Knowledge Café Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Given that the outcomes of the Knowledge Café are sometimes seen as “soft” by more hard-nosed, results-focused managers and by those working under time pressure, you may have difficulty convincing people of their value. So it is essential to think carefully about how … Continue reading Knowledge Café: Getting Started Make an impact
