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Are You Harnessing Your Curiosity, Authenticity, and Drive? A Guide to Transformative Leadership Editorial by Brian J. Stowell  "As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others."  - Bill Gates In today's dynamic and competitive landscape, the ability to innovate, adapt, and continuously improve is more critical than ever. This guide explores three core principles for transformative leadership: curiosity, authenticity, and drive. As you'll discover, these principles provide a robust framework for personal and team success, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, mutual respect, and collective pursuit of goals. This article offers insights into these principles and presents tangible action items you can implement immediately to start your transformative journey. You'll find these in the "Take Action" appendix at the end of this piece. So, are you ready to harness your curiosity, authenticity, and drive to become a tr...

  EDITORIAL Brian Stowell.     June 17, 2023  Embracing Your Inner Lasso: A Snarky Guide to Life, Leadership, and Avoiding Relegation "If you're ever feeling nervous or unsure, just remember, 'Be a goldfish.' The shortest memory in the world is a goldfish, you see. Learn from your mistakes, and then let them go. Move on, just like a goldfish. Swim on to bigger and better things."  - Ted Lasso Grizzled as Roy, charming as Ted, On life’s football pitch, where we tread. From tantrums to biscuits in a box, There’s a lesson in each paradox. If you're feeling a tad cynical or perhaps slightly at odds with the world (let's face it, who isn't?), it's time for some good ol' AFC Richmond wisdom. Yes, it's time to seek your inner Ted Lasso or, perhaps, a bit of Roy Kent, depending on your mood swings. Do we all need to be relentless optimists like our friend Ted Lasso? Quite frankly, I wouldn't blame you if your initial response was a resounding, ...

  Opinion How Do You Listen to Yourself to Help Others? Understanding Interoception's Role in Leadership By Brian Stowell       June 7, 2023            " Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others. "  - Jack Welch Understanding Interoception: The Inner Compass Leadership is often defined by many desirable traits: the ability to articulate a vision, make sound decisions, communicate effectively, and exhibit emotional intelligence. However, one skill that doesn't frequently take the limelight but is fundamental to success is interoception – the perception of the body's internal state. This skill has profound implications on self-awareness and empathy, both vital for thriving in a leadership role. Interoception acts as our inner compass, guiding us through our emotions and physical sensations. It mirrors our internal state, helpi...