Here is the first new 5 for Leadership for 2015. There are posts on busyness, mindfulness, integrity, having digital influence, and trust building. There is something here for you!
On Leadership and the Integrity Test “All of us, at one time or another, have been asked to do something that made us pause for a moment before proceeding.” This comes from Eleanor Biddulph on the Linked2Leadership blog and serves as a good heart and head check about this most important trait.
Mindfulness Can Literally Change Your Brain “The business world is abuzz with mindfulness. But perhaps you haven’t heard that the hype is backed by hard science. Recent research provides strong evidence that practicing non-judgmental, present-moment awareness (a.k.a. mindfulness) changes the brain, and it does so in ways that anyone working in today’s complex business environment, and certainly every leader, should know about.” This comes from the HBR blog and provides more motivation for mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
30 Influencers Behind The Brands We Love “These influencers are people that work daily on strategy and execution for their brands; the study looks past lists and rankings and strives to view the influencers behind their brands as real human beings.” Here is a fascinating look at digital brand influence . . . and maybe some key people to follow on your Twitter account.
3 Ways Leaders Build Trust “Effective leaders know that there’s a lot to be gained (and learned) from listening, but they don’t always have the time to “go there.” Three questions make it easier to build trust at work.” This comes from someone new to me . . . Jason Womack. This post offers some very practical, instantly applicable advice.
4 Ways to Win the Battle Against Busyness “I’m a busy person. I interact with busy people all the time. Chances are, you’re a busy person (which is why you’re not even reading this introduction . . . you’re already skimming my four points below). Busyness is in the air. Not many of us like it, but few of us have managed to escape it.” J.D. Greear, pastor of The Summit Church in North Carolina, provides us with some quality advice and biblical perspective on dealing with this common enemy.
There are the 5 for this week. Enrich your leadership life by looking at more than one of these great posts.
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