Leadership Reflection

Thinking of a poet's dedication to their practice reminds me of what it takes to form a habit and change neurological pathways.

I was facing a challenging decision. Was I taking the right approach? How do we make the best decision for our organization, our team, and ourselves?

Our future will be a mix of co-located and remote workers. Many meetings will be hybrid. How will we ensure a worthwhile and inclusive experience?

I have relied on these five tools that help me consistently do hard things. I hope they are helpful to you too.

Develop a personal approach for changing habits – Coaching for relationship building and authenticity – Knowing your approach to learning

Some of the inspiring stories of leadership at all levels that have emerged from this crisis, and how they relate to our role as leaders.

MOR alums offer perspective on leading change.  Know thyself, always leading and our response to change, and practical tips from quality management.

What does it mean to know oneself? The teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff on the Fourth Way point to many misconceptions we have about ourselves and others. 

Own your experience and expertise.  Know that you don’t talk, write, and think like other people.  A good leader needs to be a good storyteller.

We asked John Gohsman, CIO at Notre Dame, to reflect on defining moments of his career and what insights we can learn from those experiences.