For some reason, many leaders I work with are afraid to show their soft side. It seems that over the years a myth has developed that goes something like: “Leaders don’t show their soft side. It would ruin your leadership. People would not respect you.” Continue reading »
My husband recently found an old edition (1939 printing) of Dale Carnegie’s classic book: How to Win Friends and Influence People. We were thrilled. This is one of those books that I have read and re-read many times, each time finding another gem that fits my present moment.
You know how it is. The never ending round of work, meetings, reports, travel, research, email, interviews, on and on. You are very busy.
Don’t get me wrong, busy is good. It means business is going well. It means you are a person of action. It means you have goals. It means you are needed.
As a leader, you need to be a lifelong learner, always a student. The problem leaders often share with me is that they don’t have enough time for formal learning. Yet, there are other ways to learn. Today I want to share with you the best way to continue learning. Continue reading »
Organizations need leaders that can get things done without having to beg, plead, cajole or bribe. You need to be able to inspire people not only to generate ideas, but to bring them into action. Here are three ways you can fuel action to get important things done.
Logos is a Greek word with an extraordinary range of meanings. It refers to a "word" or a "thought," a spoken phrase or an idea which conveys something meaningful and “alive,” thus moving the hearer.
I'm Dr. Ada Gonzalez and I work with leaders, businesses and organizations to facilitate change, development and growth through dialogue. Words have power. It's easier to be successful and get what you want if you learn to harness the power of dialogue. And your success is my first priority.
Much of what I do revolves around words. In my work I facilitate conversations that produce better results by respecting words and using words in a positive way. And yet, words alone are not enough! Continue reading »
