April 15th was tax day for most, but for women leaders in construction, architecture and engineering, it was day 1 of Groundbreaking Women in Construction, a conference sponsored by the Women Builders Council and McGraw Hill. I had the pleasure of leading the first event of the day, a workshop on Visionary Leaders, the New Champions in Business. Here’s what I did and what I learned.
My premise was simple: 1. Visionary leaders, the New Leader in business, will be the most successful executives in the next decade. 2. There are major differences in the way these new leaders operate to create their unique approach. 3. Once leaders embrace the hallmarks of this new paradigm, they have a clear vision of success and a way to get there. 4. As soon as we begin to shift our mindset and expose our organizations to the hallmarks of the new leader, we go beyond hierarchy and power to unleash the real potential of our businesses, colleagues, and leaders. Continue reading…
The news of a first bipartisan brainstorming session on Tuesday reflects a dramatic shift in White House strategy and substance according to the New York Times. But, after a year of one-party rule, secret sessions, and political pay-offs in return for legislative votes, it is highly unlikely that the proclaimed change will transform politics and policy-making in Washington.
The President’s motivation to announce this change is easy to explain. He appears to be adjusting his leadership stance so he can successfully advance health care reform. Confrontation and exclusion have not worked for Barack Obama. Is the new “bipartisan” face real or a political set-up to pass Obama Care? And will the “shift” save this presidency? Continue reading…
