Lisa FentonWhen an Active Pause Is the Best Strategic Choiceverified_publisherHarvard Business Review - Geoff Tuff, and Steve Goldbach, and Jeff JohnsonIn the face of competitive threats, managers are tempted to do something, because being active feels better than being passive. In fact, an active pause can make the most sense. This is especially true in industries facing a big technological change, when going “all in” on a nascent technology may …
Lisa FentonThe Greatest Leadership Article I’ve Ever ReadForbes - Kevin KruseRecently, my friend Carl got a new job with the task of quickly building a 600-person pharmaceutical sales team, and leading that team as the company enters a new therapeutic market. He’s an industry veteran who excels at strategy, execution and motivating his team. But he gave me a call because …
Lisa FentonWhat Makes a Great Leader?verified_publisherHarvard Business Review - Linda A. Hill, and Emily Tedards, and Jason Wild, and Karl WeberTomorrow’s leaders master three key roles — architect, bridger, and catalyst, or ABCs — to access the talent and tools they need to drive innovation and impact. As architects, they build the culture and capabilities for co-creation. As bridgers, they curate and enable networks of talent inside and …
Lisa Fenton7 Powerful Characteristics Of A Truly Inspirational LeaderForbes - Heidi Lynne KurterThe ability to inspire is one of the single most important leadership skills that separates great leaders from average ones. While there are plenty of admirable bosses, there are only a handful of leaders who are able to infuse energy, passion and connection into their actions and behaviors. …
Lisa FentonFrom Setback to Success — 4 Ways to Turn Your Struggles into Resilienceverified_publisherEntrepreneur - Henri Al HelalyThe business world is in flux, and the ability to adapt can be your greatest asset. Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey is like navigating an uncharted sea. Each wave, whether towering or serene, adds a unique dimension to the odyssey. Highs and lows, crescendos and silences have marked my …
Lisa Fenton5 Tactics to Combat a Culture of False Urgency at Workverified_publisherHarvard Business Review - Dina Denham SmithThe headwinds of false urgency can be intense. But they also foster a reactive culture. If everything is urgent, there’s little opportunity for creative and deep work, which tends to flourish only when there’s time and space. In this article, the author offers tips that will help you focus on …