This week from The Backbone Institute:
The Leadership App
We will soon begin work in Brunei.
Is a leader the same in all parts of the world?
We are betting the answer is “yes.”
Our other work:
NYC – transform public schools with Mayor Bloomberg.
Texas – charter schools – bolder leadership essential to build new schools that give students the ability to learn skills they need for the 21st century.
IB Schools growing – kids need broader education, building on basics. Students living in expanded global world. Must learn to deal with other cultures and recognize opportunities.
From a leadership standpoint, requires people to create a vision – what we believe the world will look like and what you need to be equipped with in order to thrive.
How to become the leader people are looking for?
Noel Tichy – professor at University of Michigan has written 13 books on leadership. His latest: “Judgment.” How to make judgment calls and see them through.
Leadership App – there are many, many upgrades!
Begin with fundamentals. 5 Skills from The Backbone Institute. How well do you think, decide, communicate, do what you say, and stay consistent?
A common theme? Yes, a very human one. People want to step up to leadership role. The challenge is developing confidence to step to the front, lead the way, attempt to create shared vision and a way to get there. This is scary, it feels risky.
People want to do the work and they’re afraid. Step out of comfort zone to do the work; riskiness sends them back. Inconsistency in behavior destroys credibility of leaders.
How to prepare for work in Brunei? Approach it as an open slate. See how they are reacting to what we are teaching. Gauge readiness to adopt and work with new ideas. Build relationships across cultures.
I will remind myself to breathe deep, work to respond not react, be curious, and take good notes!
These practices translate to anyone entering a new situation. The willingness to be curious, inquisitive, and open to discovery is a human app that deserves attention, work and purposeful energy.
I will try to use social media to send discoveries from Brunei. We will work to build bridge between cultures and develop leadership capacity around the globe.
