Posts tagged leadership skills
A User's Manual to AI: What Executives Need to Know
A User's Manual to AI: What Executives Need to Know

We know that ChatGPT and AI will radically change the world in ways we can’t even imagine. How we deal with that realization varies from person-to-person.

Personally, I fall into the curious but overwhelmed camp, so I arranged an interview with an expert in Generative AI. Let me introduce you to Dominik Heinrich, former client and now creative collaborator. Dominik is a global leader in innovation design and has been a trailblazer in generative AI.

What follows is an interview not so much about the global implications, but more about how people like you, busy executives with limited time, can begin to use AI to leverage their time and their strengths.

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Communication, Leadership Development, PowerStarla Sirenoartificial intelligence, interview, technology, leadership skills
There’s Nothing You Can Do About It
There’s Nothing You Can Do About It

A friend of mine works for a Wall Street firm. As a result of Covid, she has been able to work in a satellite office rather than schlepping into NYC. Besides lessening her commute by 2+ hours each day, she was also enjoying the more casual surroundings and dress code. She was thrilled that this was going to continue until sometime in 2022. Last weekend she told me that changed almost overnight. In a matter of weeks, they are expected to be back in the NYC office. She’s not one to complain, but the suddenness of the decision threw her. Inherent in her reaction was a feeling of powerlessness. There is nothing she can do to change the outcome.

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Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Emotional IntelligenceStarla Sirenodecision-making, impact, influence, power, leadership skills
The Hardest Thing You Need To Be Doing
The Hardest Thing You Need To Be Doing

A few weeks ago, I facilitated a conversation between the CEO and the CTO of a tech company. The CEO, like many tech founders, is also the Head of Product. He’s a visionary for more, better, faster. He is always pushing. The CTO, on the other hand, knows what goes into each iteration and wants to protect his team. He often finds himself pushing back.

Both wanted to know how they could minimize the tension between them.

And you know what? I fell for it…

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Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Emotional IntelligenceStarla Sirenoconflict management, team dynamics, leadership skills, collaboration, communication
Do This and Become a Better Leader Instantly
Do This and Become a Better Leader Instantly

Every leader has their signature style of leading when managing their team.

Your leadership style is probably well-known. Before people join your team, they already have a perception of what it will be like to work for you. If they don’t know much about you, they ask others about their experience. And while you may be a multidimensional person, there is a good chance that your style will be boiled down to a simple soundbite, especially if you rely too heavily on one single style of leading.

What do I mean?…

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Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, ManagementStarla Sirenosituational leadership, influence, performance, leadership skills, authentic leadership