Jakes: You’ve been building Econet for 25 years. And at the start, it was tough. I don’t think you can reach good times until you survive bad times. It took five years to get your company licensed. Tell us about the struggle you ran into in Zimbabwe. Masiyiwa: I was born in Zimbabwe but my […]
Process Tools from T.D. Jakes’ GLS 2018 Session: Soar! Learning from Losing. Jakes shares that what stimulates growth is losing. You will learn more through losing than through winning. Recall two failures you have experienced in your leadership recently; think specifically about how you felt and what you have learned. How did you feel while […]
Process Tools from T.D. Jakes’ GLS 2018 Session: Soar! Your Vision. T.D. Jakes shares that if you have a vision that everybody believes in, it is too small. You need to think about something that scares you! What vision, too big to speak, is currently in your mind and heart? As big as it seems, describe […]
Process Tools from the GLS interview session with Angela Ahrendts and John Maxwell Branding For The Future Angela shares how brands outlive the employees and leaders and it is bigger than any one staff culture at any one time. When at Burberry, Angela asked the question, “What do we need to clean up, purify, and […]
Process Tools from the GLS interview session with Angela Ahrendts and John Maxwell A Leadership View Of Hiring Angela shares when looking to hire, she always asks is the person about “me or we”. Is the current culture of your team ‘me’ or ‘we’? What language in your culture, vision, and mission, contributes to a […]
Process Tools from the GLS interview session with Angela Ahrendts and John Maxwell Keeping Leadership Pace Angela shares the importance of communication channels in order to stay collaborative in a fast-paced society and a ‘we work’ world. What ways of communication does your team have in place to stay unified and collaborative? (Ex. Angela shares […]
Process Tools from the GLS interview session with Angela Ahrendts and John Maxwell Leadership Rhythms Angela’s morning routine helps her put everything into perspective. What daily rhythms do you currently practice to gain energy, clarity, and mental focus for each day? What shift to your routine or new practice do you sense you need in […]
Process Tools from the GLS interview session with Angela Ahrendts and John Maxwell Core Values Values drive behaviour which informs leadership. Angela shares how she looks back through her upbringing and early leadership lessons to keep her value-driven regardless of where she leads. From your own experience, write 2-3 life lessons or core values that […]
Maxwell: You have worked in many different environments. Can you give us some leadership practices that transcend those environments? Ahrendts: One thing I have carried with me my whole life are my core values. Values are the foundation for everything I believe and who I am. I was raised to love one another. I was […]
Process Tools from Craig Groeschel’s GLS 2018 session: Becoming a Leader People Love to Follow Willingness to Empower Craig says, “You can have control or you can have growth, but you can’t have both.” In what areas of your role and responsibilities do you fear releasing control? What is the main fear about giving up control in this area? Craig […]
