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Partnerships and Building Relationships / Staff Leadership and Management

A Case For That Softer Side Of Leadership

Erika Petrelli No Comments

When we talk about leadership, and the skills needed to be an effective leader (which is a different conversation than what it means to effectively manage a team or project), we’ve only recently started to give proper space and focus around Emotional Intelligence and some of the “softer” skills that go into impactful and transformative leadership. But, what exactly is the softer side? Well, it’s the human side. More to the point: it’s the human-connecting-to-another-human side. There are a lot o...Read More

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Partnerships and Building Relationships / Staff Leadership and Management

Intentional Self-Awareness In Leadership

Erika Petrelli No Comments

“If you think you are leading and turn around to see no one following, then you are just taking a walk.” Benjamin Hooks I’ve always loved this quote, because for me it cuts straight to the core of true leadership—which has absolutely nothing to do with the title on your business card. True leadership, to me, is about impact. How much of an impact do you have on those around you? And how willing are they to follow you, wherever you may lead? This kind of leadership is not measured by daily tasks ...Read More

Are You Focusing Too Much on What Is and Not Enough on What Could Be? Are You Focusing Too Much on What Is and Not Enough on What Could Be?
Program Design, Development, and Quality / Staff Leadership and Management

Are You Focusing Too Much on What Is and Not Enough on What Could Be?

Andi Fletcher No Comments

As a leader, no matter how many decisions you make or actions you take, nothing matters as much as your ability to bring people with different experiences and interests together in a common purpose that gives them a clear sense of direction and drives them toward excellence. Whether you’re just starting out or have been in your organization for some time, there’s a reason you’ve been given the opportunity to be in your position at this time in your life — and it’s likely to be more importa...Read More