Researchers from the Harvard Business School found that one of the things that contributes to people being successful and happy over the long term is leaving a legacy. In my father’s case his legacy is the example he gave us of his unlimited compassion for others. How would you like to be remembered?
What is missing that strategies that look elegant on paper seem to fail in their execution?
Businesses have high expectations of their technology leaders, but seem unwilling to invest in developing their leadership capability. It is surprising when the evidence shows that those companies that develop strategic leadership capability in their technology leaders will outperform their competitors in the marketplace. In fact, developing the talent pool of technology leaders is surely fundamental to the competitiveness of every business.
Progress toward a stretch objective does not always go in a straight line. It is like tacking a yacht; you are constantly adjusting your course to reach your destination. Having a stand for a bigger future helps you stay on track.
Game-changing leaders know that to achieve their objective, each stakeholder needs a thoughtful and targeted approach. That implies the intimacy of a conversational style of communication where ideas are exchanged rather than the traditional command/control approach of broadcasting messages.