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Trends in Executive Leadership 2010
The trends highlighted in this summary report originated from my observations and work as a leadership consultant and executive coach and from conversations with internal Human Resource and Learning and Development professionals as well as external consultants. Suggested readings are included for each of the focus areas and trends.
- Change Leadership: Guiding people through change and initiating change are key leadership competencies. Leaders need the capacity to understand how their people transition through change both logically and emotionally, so as to inspire and motivate them to maintain top performance. Companies are reorganizing and transforming themselves to match up with today’s business environment, and leaders need to anticipate the unexpected and execute necessary changes to drive their businesses forward.
Suggested Reading: Leading Outside the Lines
by Jon R. Katzenbach & Zia Khan
- Collaborative Leadership: The need to work effectively with others and “influence without authority” is on the rise along with
the greater need to execute through others. In addition, there is a greater emphasis on high-performing cross-functional teams and work groups often on a global basis. Leaders who are proactive and transparent in sharing best practices and learnings across the organization to drive the business are those being chosen for larger roles.
Suggested Readings: Collaboration: How Leaders Avoid the Traps, Create Unity, and Reap Big Results by Morten T. Hansen; Getting Things Done When You Are Not In Charge by Geoffrey Bellman
Coming Soon . . .
An opportunity to download or receive a print version of the booklet:
Mindful Leadership: Seven Practices in Personal Mastery
In this booklet by leadership consultant and executive coach, Ken Giglio, you will learn seven mindfulness practices that will help you navigate the current economic environment and achieve top performance. Learn how to master yourself and lead others with tools and strategies for sustaining focus and effectively managing change during times of fear and high anxiety. In addition, you will learn how to replace disruptive emotions with constructive self-beliefs and positive attitudes—critical skills for keeping your workforce engaged and productive.