“In my talks in organizations around the world I ask, "What kind of leadership do we need now?" The most common responses are "adaptable," "flexible," and "innovative." This isn't surprising, in light of how fast and overwhelming is the pace of change in our world.” WorldNeedsKindLightAsksCommonOrganizationResponseAround The WorldOur WorldOverwhelmingPaceSurprisingFlexibleInnovativeAdaptablePace Of Change Author:Stewart D. Friedman
“Curiosity about the world and questioning of the status quo to open minds to alternative visions of the future are essential leadership skills. And they can be learned.” WorldMindVisionSkillsEssentialsCuriosityAlternativesQuestioningStatus QuoOpen MindLeadership SkillsVisions Of The Future Author:Stewart D. Friedman
“Knowing what matters most, what I call "being real," is the alpha and omega for leaders.” RealMatterLeaderKnowingBeing RealWhat MattersAlphasAlpha And Omega Author:Stewart D. Friedman
“In my teaching and consulting practice, I encourage people to learn to experiment with confidence and to see themselves as scientists in the laboratory of their lives, continually trying new ways to pursue what matters most to them and to the people who depend on them. Smart, small wins are crucial to this approach, as is devoting time and attention to reflecting on what works and what doesn't.” PeopleWayTryingMatterWinningAttentionPracticeTeachingDependsApproachSmartScientistExperimentsPursueCrucialNew WaysWhat MattersReflectingLaboratoryConsultingSmall Wins Author:Stewart D. Friedman
“The only failure is the failure to learn from conscious and deliberate efforts to make things better, even if those attempts fall short of the mark.” IfsFallEffortConsciousMarkDeliberate Author:Stewart D. Friedman
“The key to overcoming resistance to change is to frame your actions and continually adjust them as you move forward to so that those who might be affected by any changes see them as useful and beneficial for them. This isn't as hard as it sounds. You just have to be vigilant in paying attention to how you're influencing the lives of people who matter.” PeopleMatterHardMightActionMovingSoundAttentionInfluenceKeysOvercomingResistanceMoving ForwardPay AttentionAffectedBeneficialVigilantResistance To Change Author:Stewart D. Friedman
“The more attention we can devote to helping developing leaders tune in to their core values - drawing on their real experience and their true aspirations in life - the more likely it is they'll make smart choices about how and where to invest their talents.” RealHelpingValuesChoicesAttentionLeaderTalentSmartDrawingCoreDevelopingAspirationTunesCore ValuesSmart Choices Author:Stewart D. Friedman
“Boundaries are shifting between work and the rest of life for men and for women at different life stages. Work is becoming home and home is becoming work. The progressive CEOs who grasp this emergent reality and adjust to embrace it will be at a competitive advantage in the marketplace for talent.” MenDifferentHomeRealityStageTalentBecomingAdvantageEmbraceBoundariesComing HomeProgressiveCeoShiftingMarketplaceCompetitive AdvantageDifferent LifeRest Of Life Author:Stewart D. Friedman
“Baseball has a funny way to tap you on the shoulder when you least expect it and tells you it's the end.” WayEndsBaseballShoulders Author:Alex Rodriguez
“The first rap record came out in '79, but hip-hop began in '69.” FirstsRecordsHip HopRapHipsHops Author:Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five