In memory of Nelson Mandela. “His legacy lives on in all of us. It is in our hands now.” www.nelsonmandela.org As we stand on the bridge between 2013 and 2014, I am grateful for … [Read more...] about Reflections, resolutions…and what’s next for 2014
- Personal Reflections
Leading strategy? Vicarious rejuvenation. Post 3 of 3
“The whales sing, not because they have an answer. They sing because they have a song.” —Andrew Stevenson There is no substitute for getting away from it all. Displacement is a … [Read more...] about Leading strategy? Vicarious rejuvenation. Post 3 of 3
Leading strategy? The three key ingredients for rejuvenation. Post 2 of 3
“You can go to heaven if you want. I'd rather stay in Bermuda.” —Mark Twain There are, of course, many compelling reasons to take a vacation, but here is one that reconciles with … [Read more...] about Leading strategy? The three key ingredients for rejuvenation. Post 2 of 3
Leading strategy? The business case for rejuvenation. Post 1 of 3
“Going faster and faster leads either to immediate lift off or eventually to a grinding halt. Slow down to go faster.”—Gail Severini Executing strategy is exhausting―both … [Read more...] about Leading strategy? The business case for rejuvenation. Post 1 of 3
Longing for the endless immensity of great leadership
“If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the … [Read more...] about Longing for the endless immensity of great leadership
Some change is about holding on to who we are
Visiting with my in-laws over the holidays is always a little like living on the edge. It’s tough to know who will cave to the holiday stress at any moment in time. Of course, … [Read more...] about Some change is about holding on to who we are
Stuck: 10 questions to break a mindset. A strange conversation with a stranger, Post 2
“Let him that would move the world first move himself."―Socrates As I was driving home, with the strange conversation about “stretch” resonating in my mind and the strangely … [Read more...] about Stuck: 10 questions to break a mindset. A strange conversation with a stranger, Post 2
A strange conversation with a stranger. Post 1 “Stretch”
All change is personal. We can only help others change if we can change ourselves. This is a true story. I was in line at HomeSense late yesterday afternoon and I could tell that … [Read more...] about A strange conversation with a stranger. Post 1 “Stretch”
About Me—Gail Severini
Welcome! This is essentially a learning journal. I write and share what I have learned on my own journey. I hope that it is helpful to you on yours. There are three main reasons … [Read more...] about About Me—Gail Severini
Stepping up to “authentic” leadership
Here’s my own struggle with the word "authenticity": If it means "genuine", or "true", then it does not automatically imply any specific values (i.e., the values of the entity … [Read more...] about Stepping up to “authentic” leadership