As leaders, we are constantly challenged with making magic happen daily for our organizations and teams. How we do so centers in part around 3 core M’s – managing, monetizing, and mentoring. Management is just that – how we manage people, processes and systems. It’s how we wrangle all of the puppies into the […]
February 8, 2015 by Dr Gail Lewis
Front line leadership sees the attention of those that work below them as well as those that work above them. They have a level of responsibility that keeps them on someone’s radar. Middle managers, however, tend to be the frozen middle. They have the power to influence and drive change, but get little of the […]
January 25, 2015 by Dr Gail Lewis
You have to have someone assist you to get to your destiny.. Seek partners, mentors, and collaborators that will give wise counsel to move you in the direction you need to go…
January 23, 2015 by Dr Gail Lewis
When you see success, you don’t often see the sweat equity that went into it; the daily incremental effort that moved the needle. You don’t see the setbacks, failure or frustration. In fact, in most cases it seems as if success came quickly and easily. The reality is that for most people, success was about […]
January 18, 2015 by Dr Gail Lewis
If you have “yes men” following you, you aren’t a leader, you’re in trouble ~ The Cognoscenti LLC © 2012
August 4, 2014 by Dr Gail Lewis
http://youtu.be/TX1TBYnzmk0 We all need a little reminder that when we put our minds to something, amazing things can happen. People that are successful recognize the power that self-thought leadership has – translation, the influence of your thinking on your actions. Don’t limit yourself! Harness your mental power to focus on being successful! Once you taste […]
July 8, 2014 by Dr Gail Lewis
Some of the greatest innovations were first fodder for amusement and commentary. With persistence, what was once fodder became novelty, as people became more interested and curious. As curiosity rose, so so did fascination, adulation, disruption, and ultimately success. As they say, you know you have arrived when they copy you… Any doubt? Ask Apple.. […]
January 13, 2014 by Dr Gail Lewis
An Activist Hedge Fund Manager Has A Coffee Mug Specially Designed To Intimidate CEOs http://www.businessinsider.com/hedge-funders-mug-of-fired-ceos-2014-1?utm_source=androidapp&utm_medium=referral
December 27, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
Leaders know the power of their ability to communicate. With the knowledge of the power of communication, comes an appreciation for the need to manage it effectively. While it is easy to focus primarily on the intent, saying what one means, it is equally important to manage communication for impact as well. In managing the […]
December 23, 2013 by Dr Gail Lewis
Top 3 Networking & Social Media Strategies: • content is your foot in the door – create content that meets a need for the ones you are trying to reach to get into their space
March 14, 2015 by Dr Gail Lewis
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