đ€ Quotable quotes: "Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a horse. If you are comfortable while you are doing it, you are probably doing it wrong." - Ted Lasso
We are excited to share with you our Leadership Rules podcast episode with Janet Schijns.
A bit about Janet: sheâs the CEO of JS Group, a powerhouse in channel strategy and business transformation. Sheâs been recognized as one of the Top 10 Women in Technology and a Channel Futures Influencer of the Year. Janet has led multi-billion-dollar P&Ls, spearheaded innovation in partner ecosystems, and helped organizations of all sizes drive measurable growth.
Beyond her impressive accolades, Janet is passionate about empowering leaders (with more kindness than the situation calls for :) sound familiar?).
Janet's approach to leadership is about transforming obstacles into stepping stones. With her extensive background in technology and leadership, Janet drives home the importance of not just facing challenges but racing towards them with enthusiasm and a plan.
In this edition of Weekly Curiosities, we dive into Janet's philosophy on challenges, highlighting how they are crucial for growth and innovation.
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đ Be sure to listen to see what Janet has to say about:
- How can leaders turn everyday challenges into opportunities?
- Janet talks about the value of 'reverse mentoring.' How can this approach benefit your organization?
- What are some tactics for maintaining your composure and kindness in challenging situations?
- How does embracing challenges foster innovation and team cohesion?
- Janet emphasizes the importance of aligning challenges with personal and organizational goals. How can you implement this alignment in your role?
More leadership musings
đȘ Biscuits with the Boss:
"If you could have any superpower, what would it be?"
Janet talks about her ability to walk away from 'work' Janet and turn into 'home' Janet. For many that would be a superpower. Is that a superpower you have?
đ Whistle. Whistle. Alright, listen up. Itâs easy to be kind when everythingâs going smooth. But true leadership? Itâs about being kind even when it feels like the whole pitch is on fire. Like Janet says, 'Be kinder than the situation calls for.' It ainât about being soft; itâs about making tough choices with a bit of compassion. Next time youâre facing a tough day or a tough decision, throw in a bit of kindness. It might just change the game. Remember, itâs the hard moments that define us. Donât just react; lead with your heart, but also use your head.
đBeardâs collection: Recommended books and articles
đ Gostick, Adrian, and Chester Elton. "Leading with Gratitude: Eight Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results." Harper Business, 2020.
Discover how saying "thanks" isn't just polite, but a game-changer in leadership. Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton explain why gratitude might just be the most under-appreciated tool in your kit. Sounds a bit like a Lasso-style play, doesnât it?
đ Lencioni, Patrick. "The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business." Jossey-Bass, 2012.
Patrick Lencioni argues that a healthy organization is the greatest competitive advantage you can have. Itâs all about getting the team to row together, much like Ted gets his players to âbelieve.â Ready to get your team on the Lasso bandwagon?
đ Scott, Susan. "Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time." Berkley, 2002.
Susan Scott teaches you to dive into the deep end of dialogue. Itâs about transforming everyday exchanges into profoundly meaningful interactions. Fancy a chat by the pitch, maybe just like Ted would do?
đ This week in Here - There - Every Fâing where
We were insanely touched that during the week of Christmas, WBOC (local tv station for Marnie) decided to re-air our segment from last Christmas. Marnie found out when a neighbor stopped her on her daily walk and told her they saw her on tv. So thankful WBOC and Delmarva Life! If you missed it, here it is :)
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