Yesterday I had the pleasure of listening to Charlene Bagley talk about her career at General Electric and some of life influences who have helped shape whom she has become. From being a young student encouraged by a teacher to taking the advise of a fellow students parents while in college. Something about a person could develop a great career at GE. (I bet her fellow student wish they would have listened! ) However, all this mixed with an internal drive of never stop learning from her surroundings truly has made Charlene a real success. Here are a few things to think about to enhance your leadership skills:
Listen to people (learn to listen not hear)
Ask questions and constantly try to learn about what is happening in the world around you
Make decisions (know when to stopping gathering data)
Don't be afraid to fail
Look beyond your area and understand the overall company objectives
In negotiations know how to give, you don't have to have everything your way
Follow-up with people and keep connected
Know your weaknesses and learn how to address them
You never know when you may be making a difference in those you touch, so always try to give them your full attention in that moment. We were lucky to have an hour of Charlene's busy day. She gave the group her undivided attention, when I'm sure her blackberry was on constant buzz. However, she was doing her part to help inspire and give back to the leader within each person in the room.
This blog is to share up coming trends and the best way to use them for your own purpose. (Unless, they don't apply to who you are or what you do.) Either way you will be informed and will be able to have some fun table conversations at best with your newly inquired knowledge.
Trends are exciting and fun. One needs to embrace change and allow it to enhance life. Not saying all trends make sense or are worth embracing, but for the most part they keep life engaging.
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