Leadership is Upside Down

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Ever compared yourself to some of the world’s greatest leaders? Leaders at the top are often subjected to greater pressure and higher expectations to perform in comparison to others. Silvia Damiano proposes to look at leadership through new lenses by turning the pyramid upside down and encouraging everybody to embrace their own leadership.

I dream of a time …

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What is leadership?

Create leaders not followers with the leader-leader approach. — David Marquet redefines leadership for the modern leader who wants to create empowering environments for their people. Read more: Turn the Ship Around! Fortune Magazine’s #1 must read business book of 2012.

Give Control …

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Coaching in the Workplace

Coaching …

… is a conversation …
… engages listening …
… involves powerful questions …
… animate suggestions …

… in the workplace, works!

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Women, Leadership and the Strategic Advantage

The contribution of women strengthening team dynamics cannot be underestimated. Recent studies in Harvard Business Review found that a business group’s collective I.Q increased significantly with women on the team. Savvy businesses recognize that women possess a unique set of skills in critical areas such as decision-making and superior communication. As women leaders, these latest trends represent an opportunity to help others develop a proactive mindset…one that appreciates similarities and celebrates differences. During this dynamic presentation, your audience will learn how to showcase the strategic advantage for women leaders, and leaders as a whole, within their organization.

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Enhance Your Leadership Skills

The best leaders are those who know they don’t have all the answers. It’s not enough to just have leadership abilities. As your level of responsibility increases, you must constantly work to boost your level of leadership skills. To do so, you have to start with an honest assessment of those areas where you are strong and those that need some work.

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7 Essential Qualities of All Great Leaders

There are 7 leadership qualities that all great leaders possess. The positive thing is, leadership characteristics can be learned and practiced making it possible for everyone to become a great leader.

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Leadership Philosophy

US Ambassador to Sweden, Mark Brzezinski speaks at Darden School of Business on his personal leadership philosophy as it relates to his role in passing the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership(T-TIP)

What do you think your core responsibility is?

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