The 16 days of Competencies: #8 Takes Initiative

As featured in the article “Making Yourself Indispensable” published in the October 2011 issue of Harvard Business Review. Recently, Harvard Business Review published an article titled, Making Yourself Indispensible, by Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman—co-authors of The Inspiring Leader and principals of the leadership development company, Zenger Folkman. After years of extensive research, we at … Continue reading

The 16 Days of Competencies: #7 Establish Stretch Goals

As featured in the article “Making Yourself Indispensable” published in the October 2011 issue of Harvard Business Review. Recently, Harvard Business Review published an article titled, Making Yourself Indispensible, by Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman—co-authors of The Inspiring Leader and principals of the leadership development company, Zenger Folkman. After years of extensive research, we at … Continue reading

The 16 Days of Competencies: #6 Drives for Results

As featured in the article “Making Yourself Indispensable” published in the October 2011 issue of Harvard Business Review. A few days ago, Harvard Business Review published an article titled, Making Yourself Indispensible, by Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman—co-authors of The Inspiring Leader and principals of the leadership development company, Zenger Folkman. After years of extensive … Continue reading

The 16 Days of Competencies: #5 Practices Self-Development

As featured in the article “Making Yourself Indispensable” published in the October 2011 issue of Harvard Business Review. A few days ago, Harvard Business Review published an article titled, Making Yourself Indispensible, by Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman—co-authors of The Inspiring Leader and principals of the leadership development company, Zenger Folkman. After years of extensive … Continue reading

The 16 Days of Competencies: #4 Innovates

As featured in the article “Making Yourself Indispensable” published in the October 2011 issue of Harvard Business Review. A few days ago, Harvard Business Review published an article titled, Making Yourself Indispensible, by Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman—co-authors of The Inspiring Leader and principals of the leadership development company, Zenger Folkman. After years of extensive … Continue reading

The 16 Days of Competencies: #3 Solves Problems and Analyzes Issues

As featured in the article “Making Yourself Indispensable” published in the October 2011 issue of Harvard Business Review. Three days ago, Harvard Business Review published an article titled, Making Yourself Indispensible, by Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman—co-authors of The Inspiring Leader and principals of the leadership development company, Zenger Folkman. After years of extensive research, … Continue reading

The 16 Days of Competencies: #2 Technical and Professional Expertise

As featured in the article “Making Yourself Indispensable” published in the October 2011 issue of Harvard Business Review. Yesterday, Harvard Business Review published an article titled, Making Yourself Indispensible, by Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman—co-authors of The Inspiring Leader and principals of the leadership development company, Zenger Folkman. After years of extensive research, we at … Continue reading

The 16 Days of Competencies: #1 Displays High Integrity and Honesty

As featured in the article “Making Yourself Indispensable” published in the October 2011 issue of Harvard Business Review.   Today, Harvard Business Review published an article titled, Making Yourself Indispensible, by Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman—co-authors of The Inspiring Leader and principals of the leadership development company, Zenger Folkman. After years of extensive research, we … Continue reading

Are YOU an Inspiring Leader?

I just returned from a visit to the Pacific Northwest. Our destination was Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands. I have a sister there who lives on a lovely boat and we had a “sister’s retreat” with a third sister and niece joining us. This was a very beautiful and inspiring time and place. … Continue reading