We do this … others just talk about it.
Leaders face an overwhelming number of opportunities to improve, create change and make the world a better place. Certain principles endure decade after decade, despite changes in technology and the economy. Following these truths consistently simply requires your commitment to daily practice.
I have followed Chris Guillebeau’s writing and books since 2009. His essays on travel and unconventional living have intrigued me for years. In his 2010 book The Art of Non-Conformity Chris shared views on setting your own rules.
Where do leaders learn their skills and find inspiration? Do they work away, locked in an office, until inspiration strikes? It should go without saying that project managers need leadership skills.
To a large degree, leaders are those who build on lessons learned from the past. German philosopher Georg Hegel said, “We learn from history that we do not learn from history.”
I love to learn from the most successful people in life. It’s one of the best ways to gain new insights and accelerate your learning.
When it comes to leadership, it’s hard to find a better example than Sir Winston Churchill. I’ve been fascinated by him ever since I visited the Cabinet War Rooms in London, England years ago.