Gwen Inc » leadership http://gweninc.com Programs and Services for Leaders Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:00:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Diamonds in the Rough http://gweninc.com/2010/04/diamonds-in-the-rough/ http://gweninc.com/2010/04/diamonds-in-the-rough/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:42:49 +0000 admin http://gweninc.com/?p=871 Do you know a young leader like this – someone who shows a pattern of leadership by thinking out of the box, who sees only challenge and never problems, who readily accepts responsibility, is thick skinned and well respected by their peers? If so, then you  are likely in the company of a diamond in the rough. A high potential employee who is likely to become an excellent leader. Are you ready to help them get there?

I believe every leader has a responsibility to create safe, respectful environments that encourage individuals to see promotion as part of their career path. When excellent leaders are in short supply, polishing and honing uncut gems is just a smart thing to do. I encourage you to look for these diamonds and start shining. Onward and upward!

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  • Never underestimate the power of an idea whose time has come.
  • The importance of paying leadership success forward to other leaders.
  • Being courageous by standing firmly in your purpose, integrity, values, and truth.

This topic  is the focus of my latest Leadership Journey article. To read it in entirety click here.

]]> http://gweninc.com/2010/01/go-big-in-2010/feed/ 0 A Leader’s Heart http://gweninc.com/2010/01/a-leaders-heart-bridenbecker-cayuga/ http://gweninc.com/2010/01/a-leaders-heart-bridenbecker-cayuga/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:59:37 +0000 Gwen http://gweninc.com/?p=344 Every so often the planet is graced with a leader no one sees coming, an individual who accomplishes great things. Terri  Bridenbecker, executive director of the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce, was one such leader. Though its been nearly a year since her untimely death, I think of her often.  Terri was a leader with a natural talent that helped her thrive as a leader,  by always remembering to lead first with her heart, then with her head.  The lessons to be learned from Terri Bridenbecker’s successful and all too short leadership journey are many. Like Terri, you may be a leader no one sees coming. If you have it on your heart to be a leader go for it! Place yourself in situations that allow you to explore your capacity to lead. Move your heart’s desire to your head and strategically adopt an “act as if” approach to developing as a leader. Align your words, actions, and deeds with leadership expectations in your organization. Don’t hesitate to practice being a leader before formally becoming one. In time people will see your potential, and an opportunity will emerge.  When it does, take it. Finally, when you become a leader never, ever forget that leadership is about the heart first, then the head.

Terri Bridenbecker never, ever lost sight of this and it is what made her a successful leader. Thank you, Terri for finding the confidence and courage to follow your heart’s desire. It is my hope your leadership journey and legacy serve as inspiration for all those who follow in your footsteps.

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December 13 – Finger Lakes HR Consortium Meeting   
 

  


 

  

  


  

 

 

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