Working with a group of executives that are all re-starting their academic careers in pursuit of an Executive MBA is a challenge that I welcome. For the 2nd year in a row I have had the honor of facilitating a two day workshop with the Simon Graduate School of Business – University of Rochester Executive MBA program.
There is a quote that I often employ with people of all sorts “When the going gets tough, the tough GET GOING…DEFAULT to their highest level of training.” What does this mean to leaders and managers? The quote means you don’t know what you do not know…and that when faced with the challenge NO-ONE ever … Continued
When exploring someone’s potential as a leader you should consider them against these 4 concepts;
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Talk about a continuum of leadership
Ask people to move to where they feel most comfortable in their leadership. On the Far Left side are the Results Orientated Leaders ——– Far Right side are the Fun Orientated Leaders. If you are not strong on either end choose along the continuum where your leadership style fits.
Take a moment and look at yourself in relation to the other leaders in the room
Choose a partner who is closest to you – and take 2 minutes to discuss why you chose to stand where you did.
Ask if anyone wants to share what they spoke about.