Leadership development may be the most important thing any company does. That’s why, every week, I review blogs and other publications that cover leadership development to find the very best leadership development posts. This week, you’ll find pointers to posts about becoming a mindful executive, leadership development tips, succession planning, and fatal leadership mistakes.
From Ryan Heinl: The Mindful Executive
“In the business I’m in, the central focus is the problem of helping leaders to change for the better. ‘What better’ looks like is always a matter of context, but what I’ve seen after having worked with countless executives over the years, watching them struggle to decide if and how they need to change, is that awareness is the most valuable capacity that one can develop. And what is the biggest challenge to cultivating awareness, you might ask? It is the fundamental belief that you already have it.”
From Forbes Coaches Council: 10 Ways For New Leaders To Develop Their Leadership Skills
“Making time to improve your leadership skills helps everyone on your team do their jobs better. Find a way to weave in time for learning into your day, whether it’s by soliciting feedback, reading a book focused on leadership on your commute, or asking your company to hire a coach.”
From Joseph C. Santora and Gil Bozer: Executive Succession: How do YOU Want to be Remembered?
“Executives who do not plan for a successor are, plain and simple, selfish leaders.”
From Datis: Five Fatal Mistakes That Halt High-Performance Leaders
“Companies rise and fall on leadership. Period. And there are five areas that top leaders tend to focus their attention. It’s no surprise that these same areas are where unsuccessful CEOs make fatal mistakes. These are the most fatal mistakes, because by the time the CEO, board or other executives can understand what has happened, there is massive momentum heading towards a discouraging future.”
