Tag Archive: leadership development

What Emotionally intelligent Leaders Do in Disruptive Times Article by Maynard Brusman, March 22, 2020 We’ve moved past the industrial age to the information age, where data, blockchain, and quantum computers may prove to be the great disruptors in every economy, sector, segment, and industry. Understanding the basics of these technologies can help leaders address fears and engage all stakeholders in the development of strategies and tactics for sustainable technologies and disruptive innovations. View page

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Leadership in the Time of Disruption Article by Maynard Brusman, March 17, 2020 In the past decade, we’ve seen remarkable innovations and extraordinary technological advancements change the way we live, play, and conduct business. View page

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Use Your Leader Insight to Improve Innovations Article by Maynard Brusman, February 23, 2020 Innovation is not a choice. However, a lack of insight often results in a lack of innovation. Leader insights improve innovation. When insightful leaders recognize the need to change, they ensure their business is prepared to innovate, before it’s too late. View page

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Leader Insights Improve Innovation Article by Maynard Brusman, February 23, 2020 Leaders who are known for their insight identify fresh trends and actively prepare new products and services—before a need or problem is even identified. They instill an innovative mindset throughout their organization. Insightful leaders simultaneously improve efficiencies today, and prepare for the demands of tomorrow. View page

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How Well are You Listening? Article by Maynard Brusman, January 30, 2020 The art of listening is essential for mindful leaders. When we think we already know what someone is going to say, or hear something that contradicts what we think or feel, we often stop listening. We fail to acknowledge that we don’t know what we don’t know, and begin crafting a solution and response. In the process, we hold on to bias, beliefs, and pre-conceived notions. View page

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Leadership Development and the Art of Listening Article by Maynard Brusman, January 20, 2020 Although the art of listening is frequently the difference between leadership success and failure, it is often taken for granted, and rarely taught in schools—at any level. We have an urgent need for leadership development in the art of listening. View page

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The Workplace Bully Article by Maynard Brusman, January 2, 2020 Despite what we have learned over the past two decades, the workplace bully remains a key problem for leaders and managers. The experts including academics, management consultants and industrial psychologists all report an increase in bullying. And it’s not limited by demographics, tax brackets, or titles: bullying is increasing in cubicles, manufacturing plants, and even executive suites. View page

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Personality Traits of a a Strong Leadership Brand Article by Maynard Brusman, December 26, 2019 Leaders with strong personal brands have honed their personal skills to be reliable and trustworthy under pressure. This includes being calm, reasonable and poised. People put their faith in leaders who are a rock in a storm because this represents safety and security. View page

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What Constitutes a Leadership Brand? Article by Maynard Brusman, December 3, 2019 Product branding is a familiar concept where product identity, reputation and differentiation are promoted. In an ideal world, a product’s image is established in positive ways, and the market is made aware of its presence. While it seems natural to brand products, leaders often don’t recognize how advantageously this principle can be applied to their careers. View page

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Establish Your Leadership Brand Article by Maynard Brusman, November 14, 2019 Product branding is a familiar concept where product identity, reputation and differentiation are promoted. In an ideal world, a product’s image is established in positive ways, and the market is made aware of its presence. While it seems natural to brand products, leaders often don’t recognize how advantageously this principle can be applied to their careers. View page

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