Airline Pilot or Fighter Pilot?
Most CEOs and leadership teams are not prepared to lead successful transformations. Like an airline pilot, who is trained for safety and consistency, business leaders are experienced at leading in stable environments. Organization transformation requires the skills of a fighter pilot – a leader who can make quick decisions, manage risk and innovate in the moment.
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Everything I Need To Know About Leadership I’ve Learned From My Dog—The Next Lesson!
Pressure, or the influence leaders have on employees, is necessary, when applied appropriately and purposely. As a leader, you need to be aware of what kind of pressure you are putting on employees, and when to release that pressure.
Leadership Matters
Great leaders combine competence and character to rise and meet seemingly insurmountable challenges. Competencies can be taught. Character, on the other hand, must be developed.
We Agree. Hiring is Hard Work.
When hiring, the key to success is finding the place where the individual’s talents, experiences, and aspirations intersect with the organization’s needs. When the overlap of these criteria is good, candidates are more likely to become team members who want to stay, learn, and grow.
Healthy Team Dynamics Drive Transformation
In organizations that succeed, executives spend more than 50% of their time leading transformation by setting goals, aligning the organization and motivating employees. But too many executive teams are unaware of and not employing tools for maximizing their decision-making effectiveness.
Every Company Needs A Succession Plan
Most organizations do not want to think about the eventuality of the CEO leaving, and many incumbent CEOs feel threatened when the Board wants to talk about succession. Be transparent with those discussions because having this process in place is a part of a comprehensive Risk Assessment, and continuity plan.