What We Are Reading

Three principles from improv to help lead more inclusively.

Link: https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/inclusive-leadership-advice-get-comfortable-with-the-uncomfortable?cid=wk-rss

70% of people feel intense self-doubt.about their abilities.

Link: https://www.td.org/atd-blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-imposter-syndrome-and-leadership

The current leader-follower model does not stimulate creativity, initiative or performance.

Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/09/26/how-your-leadership-style-can-increase-performance-under-pressure/

As a leader, it is up to you to set the priorities for your team.

Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/09/27/15-factors-that-could-be-muddling-your-priorities-as-a-business-leader/?sh=3d24bbdc78aa

Too often, we are locked into our own perceptual lens about ourselves.

Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/09/21/magnify-your-leadership-with-multiple-perspectives/

Effective communication isn't just about talking.

Link: https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/the-1-thing-that-keeps-average-leaders-from-becoming-great.html

Leaders have a responsibility to support their employees in dealing with incivility, and to try to mitigate it in the first place.

Link: https://hbr.org/2022/11/frontline-work-when-everyone-is-angry

There’s a whole back channel of conversations going on.

Link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-get-in-on-six-figure-jobs-hidden-market-11667414069

In this current talent environment, it's time to play offense, not defense, and make the commitment to leveling up your team.

Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2022/09/19/its-time-for-leaders-to-increase-investment-in-their-teams/?sh=4ade908e2443

Public speaking has only gotten weirder after years spent in the protective cocoon of Zoom.

Link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-get-your-public-speaking-mojo-back-11665867795?mod=wsjhp_columnists_pos2