On Tuesday morning, February 10th, a little after 6 a.m., I leapt off my couch, tears in my eyes. My childhood friend, Ben Ogden, had just crossed the finish line of the cross-country sprint race at the Olympics, finishing second. The winner, the dominant Norwegian Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, looked over his shoulder as Ben hurtled down the finishing […]
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Self-awareness and the ability to adapt to others are among the most important traits of an inclusive leader. Leadership unfolds through everyday interactions, and inclusive leaders intentionally create environments where people feel invited to share ideas, perspectives, and feedback. They understand that stronger outcomes emerge when diverse voices […]
The Nebo Company developed the Transformational Leadership Frameworkto help leaders navigate the complexity, pace and pressures of today. The simple framework is composed of four domains: Be, See, Say, and Do. In our work in higher education, we have observed that spending time in the domain of “See” can have a transformational impact. “See” is about […]
"I am not a micromanager." We have all heard it -- from the mouths of many well-known micromanagers. And we have all watched colleagues roll their eyes in response to this fallacious pronouncement. Micromanagers in leadership roles can stifle employee creativity and motivation. Micromanagers can create toxic work environments and cause teams to focus […]
Individuals have a choice of where they work and the level of effort they put forth in their roles. Employees are often more engaged when they feel recognized as individuals and appreciated for what they do for the team or organization. In today’s fast-paced hybrid work environment, it is hard to feel connected to the entire team without some […]
By developing deep self-awareness, transformational leaders learn to manage themselves. They work to consciously separate their own agendas, thoughts, anxieties, fears, and assessments of others from the situation itself. The ability to manage oneself and one’s emotions in this way allows a leader to bring a more objective, balanced, and constructive […]
To thrive in the digital era, organizations must adapt their leadership development strategies to align with digital transformation. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology are powerful tools, leadership may require a human-centric approach. According to a Workday study, organizations must focus on developing human skills and embrace […]