The Art of Leadersheep! :-)

März 18, 2015März 9, 2020 ~ Gerald Maier-Köck MBA ~ Kommentar hinterlassen

„Speak Your Mind Even If Your Voice Shakes“

März 18, 2015März 18, 2015 ~ Gerald Maier-Köck MBA ~ 2 Kommentare

Communication Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs

März 18, 2015 ~ Gerald Maier-Köck MBA ~ Kommentar hinterlassen

great article from Lolly Daskal (@LollyDaskal) on what to focus to become better in our communication. summary of focus points:

One-size-fits-all communication.
Lack of attention to tone.
Avoiding the difficult conversation.
Holding back what’s on your mind.
Reacting instead of responding.
Indulging in gossip.
Closing your mind.
Speaking more and listening less.
Thinking you are being understood

read more @ Inc.com

Six Principles for Ethical Leadership

März 18, 2015 ~ Gerald Maier-Köck MBA ~ Kommentar hinterlassen

The WEF has published their view on six key principles for ethical leadership. This covers the following leadership traits and behaviour:

Stop and think
Extend trust
Have two-way conversations
Demonstrate moral authority
Shape the context
Lead with purpose

read more at Six principles for ethical leadership.

12 Communication Practices That Build Trust

März 18, 2015März 18, 2015 ~ Gerald Maier-Köck MBA ~ Kommentar hinterlassen

Barbara Kimmel (@BarbaraKimmel) is the Executive Director of Trust Across America-Trust Around the World has recently published an interesting article about communication practices that help to build trust. Enjoy rading and following her advice at 12 Communication Practices That Build Trust- Trust Across America-Trust Around the World™.

As Leaders: How To Make The Most Of Our Mistakes

März 17, 2015März 17, 2015 ~ Gerald Maier-Köck MBA ~ Kommentar hinterlassen

Everyone makes mistakes as we are humans. But do you know how to make the most even out of mistakes? Then think about the following:

Mistakes happen
Mistakes account for character.
Mistakes have lots to teach us.
Mistakes can be fixed if broken.
Mistakes can be laced with an apologize.
Lead From Within

Interested? Then read the great article @ http://t.co/KsDdB3tFGt

Learn to Become a Less Autocratic Manager

März 10, 2015März 12, 2015 ~ Gerald Maier-Köck MBA ~ Kommentar hinterlassen

great insight from HBR on how to change your style to become less autocratic. identified changes will result in:

From self-awareness to social awareness.
From directive to inquisitive.
From power over to power with.
From teamwork to teaming.

Interested? then continue reading at HBR: http://t.co/ => really great insight and useful!