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Happy St. David's Day - Do the little things in life. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 St. David's Day (a day where those from Wales celebrate their heritage) has always held a special place in my heart wherever I've been living and working in the world.     As I sit here writing this post, I can see a view of Wales from my office window; it's the closest I've lived to my homeland, my anchor, and the country that has formed many aspects of my identity in over twenty years.    Owning who you are and where you have been on your leadership journey is critical to defining your authentic leadership voice. In this space, you feel your strongest, most fulfilled self, however bumpy a ride you have been on.    Seeing yourself through all the phases you've lived helps you to connect how your experiences have brought you to where you are today. So, let's celebrate the good, the bad and the ugly of what has brought you to this point. The next step is embracing and prioritising what will take you forward.     Leadership effectiveness is not about fundamentally changing who you are but enhancing what makes you you!    Today, I'll be enjoying a Welsh cake, raising a glass to my heritage, and remembering St. David's often-quoted last words;  ‘Gwnewch y pethau bychain mewn bywyd’   Do the little things in life. #stdavidsday #wales #leadershipidentity #leadershipimpact

There are lots of shared leadership lessons from military and sports. For #VeteransDay, we did an interview with 4 Star General (Ret) Martin E. Dempsey to share tips for great leadership with us. GEN(R) Dempsey is in the unique role of having served as the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (the highest ranking military office in our nation) and as the Chairman of USA Basketball, and a special advisor to Adam Silver of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Time Magazine named him of the 100 Most Influential People. GEN(R) Dempsey (Duke MA'84), is also a Duke University alumnus, and COLE Advisory Board Member Emeritus. As a Duke Rubenstein Fellow at he has taught courses at the Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business and at Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy with Duke Program in American Grand Strategy Director Peter Feaver. In this conversation we discussed:   ⭐What makes him most proud to be an American ⭐How Kobe Bryant and Steph Curry and other greats prepare for winning ⭐His superpowers of leading with everyday courage and helping others develop everyday courage ⭐Why leaders need to create space for reflection and a “Campaign of Learning” ⭐How giving your team memories is a way to building TRUST ⭐How Leadership is a Privilege and ⭐How we can Make It Matter GEN(R) Dempsey’s books include, the bestseller Radical Inclusion: What the Post-9/11 World Should Have Taught Us About Leadership and No Time For Spectators: The Lessons That Mattered Most From West Point To The West Wing.   https://lnkd.in/eKuANbXu #leadership #militaryleadership #SportsLeadership

Visible leadership is the critical comment for any leader wanting to model their beliefs and values for every member of the organisation we lead and Queen Elizabeth knew this to be true and her words today reflect this. These words were uttered often during her reign, and are a great guide for any leader wanting to establish their profile and ideas in front of their team. As #businessleaders we need to show every member of the team how we are going to lead over the long term and this allows us to communicate our message cleraly. So today let's ensure we have a plan for complete visibility, both in terms of presence and for wider communication so our values are shared even in our absence. The essence of value based leadership. #QueenElizabethII #inspirationalleader #positivemindset

Leading with a Purpose As we honor those who have sacrificed everything for our country, let's also consider the purpose behind our own leadership journeys. Are we making decisions that serve the greater good? Are we willing to make personal sacrifices for the benefit of our teams and communities? True leadership is about service and commitment. It's about understanding that our actions can have a profound impact on the lives of others. This Memorial Day week, let's strive to lead with purpose and integrity. Let's make decisions that reflect our commitment to the values of honor, duty, and sacrifice. By aligning our leadership practices with these principles, we can create a positive and lasting impact. Let's take this opportunity to reflect on our leadership style and make any necessary adjustments to ensure we are leading with purpose and compassion. #PurposefulLeadership #Service #Sacrifice #MemorialDay #Integrity

Leading with a Purpose As we honor those who have sacrificed everything for our country, let's also consider the purpose behind our own leadership journeys. Are we making decisions that serve the greater good? Are we willing to make personal sacrifices for the benefit of our teams and communities? True leadership is about service and commitment. It's about understanding that our actions can have a profound impact on the lives of others. This Memorial Day week, let's strive to lead with purpose and integrity. Let's make decisions that reflect our commitment to the values of honor, duty, and sacrifice. By aligning our leadership practices with these principles, we can create a positive and lasting impact. Let's take this opportunity to reflect on our leadership style and make any necessary adjustments to ensure we are leading with purpose and compassion. #PurposefulLeadership #Service #Sacrifice #MemorialDay #Integrity

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