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Rackspace’s Brian Lillie on the importance of leadership principles

CIO

Brian Lillie is president of Private Cloud at Rackspace and had previous technology leadership roles at Equinix, Verisign, SGI, and the United States Air Force, so he’s worked hard to define his leadership style. With these values clearly defined, Lillie had a new question: “How do I apply these values to leadership?”

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Embracing Vulnerability: How Executive Coaching Unlocks Authentic Leadership

CO2 Business Leadership

In the realm of leadership, vulnerability is often perceived as a weakness. Vulnerability is a strength, a catalyst for growth and authenticity in leadership. Executive coaching plays a pivotal role in guiding leaders to not just recognize, but also embrace their vulnerabilities. However, it’s quite the contrary.

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Coaching Versus Consulting: Which Is Right for Your Organization?

N2Growth Blog

Understanding the Difference: Defining Coaching and Consulting Defining Coaching and Consulting requires a clear understanding of the roles and purposes they serve within organizations. Coaching is a collaborative process focused on individual development and improvement.

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Embracing Transformation: The Power of Somatic Coaching for Holistic Development

CO2 Business Leadership

Somatic Coaching is rooted in the Greek word ‘soma’ meaning the living body, is a transformative practice that emphasizes the importance of the body in personal and professional development. The Interplay of Mind, Body, and Spirit Somatic Coaching underlines the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.

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Parents as Leadership Coaches

Let's Grow Leaders

It’s interesting to see leaders who take their servant leadership philosophy seriously at work, but have a more hovering approach when it comes to their children. The best way to learn leadership is by leading. As I was writing the Parent’s Guide to Leadership, I asked him what he remembers most about our work on leadership growing up.

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How to Overcome Negative Perceptions for a Better Leadership Brand

Let's Grow Leaders

Overcoming an Outdated Leadership Brand. You’ve worked hard to build your leadership brand, but the negative perceptions linger. You can improve your reputation and your leadership brand with this proactive approach. What is a leadership brand? Imagine a meme or a billboard on the highway describing your leadership.

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Self-Awareness: Gateway to Ethical Leadership

CO2 Business Leadership

This journey towards self-awareness is not just about looking inward but also about embracing feedback and different perspectives to provide ethical leadership. The Essence of Ethical Leadership Ethics, at its core, is the study of moral principles that guide our behavior. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”