Laurinda On Leadership

Timing: A Leader’s Tool or a Leader’s Weapon

Laurinda — Mon, 06 May 2013 08:00:59 +0000

Words have power. Words spoken out of time can hurt regardless of their validity. Words spoken in the right moment can breath life into an individual. The same holds true for actions. Timing is an important. A great leader has masters timing. How can you tell if the timing is right? [...]

Justice: A Leader’s Singular Responsibility Part 2

Laurinda — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:45:18 +0000

Justice is a leader's singular responsibility. We are to Ensure justice to individuals our their teams, throughout the organization and our communities. You can read part 1 here where we discussed Justice for individuals. Justice for Organization If an Engineer III in your department is at a lower pay grade than and Engineer III in a different department – that’s an injustice that must be fixed. Scapegoating HR is not an option. Partnering with HR is the way to fix this. If the jobs are different then change the titles so people know there is a difference. Justice must be served throughout the entire organization not just within your department. Otherwise, people will know the injustice being served and seeds of discontent will grow.

When Apologies Aren’t Enough

Laurinda — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 07:35:44 +0000

Our sole responsibility is to respect the personhood of others. As a leader we must be just and pursue justice. Only then can we have right relationships with others and those who follow us. Anyone in a leadership position who doesn't care about the sanctity and sacredness of another human being's dignity is only a mirage of a leader. Your people choke on the sands of excuses and inconsistent standards while you fail at leading.

Foundations of Personal Growth: Routines

Laurinda — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:00:06 +0000

First two posts in this series discussed Focus and Critical Thinking. The premise is that personal growth must be intentional. Establishing routines are a great way to ensure personal growth and goal completion. One of my favorite blogs wrote an extensive post on the importance of bookending your day with morning and evening routines. Brett McKay explains the benefits and the how to of establishing routines. One of the best reasons is to fight decision fatigue. We are bombarded with distractions in this digital age we live in. Routines are the best way to ensure you stay on track with what we want and need to accomplish What's the difference between Routines and Habits?