Coming with good ideas is easy–getting them implemented is the hard part. In my Inc.com column I tell leaders how they can become true innovation champions.
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“Muddling through” is a crucial pragmatic leadership skill. In my recent Inc.com article I discuss President Obama’s tactical use of muddling. Read it here.
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Pragmatic leaders–those interested in the practical aspects of execution–understand that the key to success is enhancing the capacity, competence, and skills of those they work with.
You can enhance others by coaching–but coaching requires concrete skills.
Yael Bacharach, in an illuminating article published on Inc.com, has defined those concrete skills. Here’s the article–it’s a informative, enjoyable read.
I wrote an article for my Inc.com column looking at how Lorenzo the Magnificent inspired Michelangelo’s creativity. Leaders can learn how to inspire creativity from Lorenzo’s methods. Read the full article here.
Intellectuals scoffed at Eisenhower during his time in office. Now his leadership style seems like genius. See my article on Eisenhower and humility in my Inc.com column here.