by Bonnie Gorbaty | Oct 23, 2014 | leader mentoring, Leadership
Much of the potential for leadership inside us goes untapped, because our own thinking is constrained. Here are five of the most pernicious myths about leader development: Leaders are born, not made. Leaders tend to fit a certain profile—for example, most are...
by Bonnie Gorbaty | Oct 23, 2014 | leader mentoring, Leadership
There are many definitions of leadership, but the one I like most holds that leadership is the art of getting others to “willingly devote their energies and talents in a collaborative effort” to do what the leader believes can or must be done. Many efforts to develop...
by Bonnie Gorbaty | Oct 23, 2014 | leader mentoring, Leadership
In a recent call with a group of young leaders in an industry hit hard by the recession, their stories reminded me how critical leading is when times are tough. The litany of issues shared would make for a list of “worst practices in leadership”—all of them stemmed...
by Bonnie Gorbaty | Oct 23, 2014 | leader mentoring, Leadership
So often we as leaders think the story that needs to be shared with followers is about business performance, the strategic vision, or the rationale for change. But by themselves, these stories often don’t lead to the deep inner engagement and sustained commitment we...
by Bonnie Gorbaty | Oct 23, 2014 | leader mentoring
Recently, Bonnie was asked to contribute an article for the Hill & Partners blog. It is reproduced here. To see the original blog CLICK HERE ASK THE EXPERT: Leadership Essentials BONNIE GORBATY- Founder & President of Inner Resources – vice president...
