You really can choose to be the leader you want to be, in all parts of your life, if you take seriously the idea that there's a purpose to your life worth pursuing because it matters not just to you but to others. Consciously and deliberating devoting effort to realizing this idea is ennobling, though never without some struggle.
Stewart D. FriedmanCuriosity 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.
Stewart D. FriedmanThe thing to keep in mind is that the answer to the question I often get - Are leaders born or made? - is an emphatic yes! All leaders are born, and all are made, through devoted practice of reflecting on experience to learn what's worked and what hasn't, good coaching and accountability pressure to grow, good luck, and, of course, some talent.
Stewart D. FriedmanPeople at all levels and in all roles in organizations are wrestling with the challenges of modern life, trying to find ways to create harmony among the different parts of their lives while aiming to achieve their goals and live with purpose.
Stewart D. FriedmanIf you're searching for "work/life balance" you'll always be disappointed because "balance" connotes a zero-sum equation.
Stewart D. FriedmanManaging the boundaries between work and the rest of our lives - family, community, and the private self - is now a much more daunting task. The good news is that there are ways to realize the promise of greater focus and presence on the moment for better performance and results, but it does take discipline and practice to get there.
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