You don’t have to be Richard Branson or Jeff Bezos to be a bold leader. But you do need to consider ways to take more risks when you want to achieve a big goal.

Today’s times are calling for leaders to be more confident and courageous.

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/How-to-Be-More-Bold-When-Stakes-Are-High

Some senior leaders overestimate their power, while other leaders who perceive themselves as powerless underestimate the true power they can have.

Power is a concept that is often misunderstood and misused.

But there are smart strategies for shifting the balance of power when needed--to use power as a force for good.

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Being in a leadership role means you’re “in charge,” but it doesn’t always mean you’re in control.

Sometimes leaders are caught off guard, blindsided or undermined. It happens when they  receive unexpected news.

Maybe someone they trusted betrayed them. Or someone on their team leaves suddenly.

Or decisions are made behind their back.

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Silos are common in the workplace, but they can create big problems impacting productivity, innovation and employee morale.

Leaders who proactively address silos will help their teams get better results and move toward the new future where cross-functional teams will dominate. But leaders need to act quickly to achieve better results and gain a competitive edge.

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Smart leaders are trying to help their organizations determine how to disrupt while being prepared to be disrupted themselves.

Will the next wave sink your ship--or will you CHOOSE to profit from it?

That’s the question that Jonathan Brill is asking. Jonathan is a renowned expert on resilient growth and decision making under uncertainty. He is author of the new book, Rogue Waves.

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Anticipating-the-Next-Wave-that-Can-Disrupt-Your-Business

Making meetings work has become more challenging given the new hybrid way of working.

And it seems like the challenge is becoming more complicated and stressful.

But there are ways to make the process easier.

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Starting something new and different is a good idea, especially if you’re ready to accelerate your growth.

If you’ve been thinking about an idea for some time, but haven’t acted on it, now may be the time.

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Loneliness has been considered an epidemic even before the global pandemic. And even with people getting back to work and becoming more social, many are still experiencing loneliness and isolation.

Senior executives are no exception. They face unique challenges and more isolation given the nature of their roles.

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4 Days to Save the World is a bold new reality docu-series that brings together CEOs and entrepreneurs from around the world to solve impossible world problems.

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Creative thinking within a diverse and inclusive environment is a top skill requested by senior executives and Fortune 500 Corporations. Diversity fuels good ideation.

Not surprisingly, many organizations aspire to build cultures that are diverse and inclusive.
They understand the positive impact of a diverse and inclusive culture on people and profits.

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Helping-Your-Team-Create-and-Innovate-Together-in-the-New-Paradigm