Category Archives: leadership

The Opposite Principle

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Anne Egros

 The Opposite principle is illustrated in an episode of the TV show Seinfeld, when George decides to do the opposite of everything he usually does, because his life sucks. When he begins to do this, his luck changes and everything begins … Continue reading →

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Global Leadership: Fitting in, without giving in

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Anne Egros

Adapting your leadership style to a different cultural setting can be tough, especially when the new setting demands a style different from how you would normally and comfortably behave at home. So how do you adapt your leadership behavior across … Continue reading →

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The Chemistry of Positive Social Interactions In Leadership

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Anne Egros

Anne Egros’s insight: Judith and Richard Glaser published an article in HBR on the results of a study that analyzed the hormonal response of positive and negative behaviors in managers. Oxytocin is the hormone we produce when we feel good during a conversation like positive feedback. Cortisol is … Continue reading →

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Find the Coaching in Criticism

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Anne Egros

Read original article “Find the Coaching in Criticism” from by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone HBR Magazine, March 2014 Anne Egros‘s insight: Learnings from the article: What makes receiving feedback so hard? The process strikes at the tension between two core human … Continue reading →

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Is Empathy Bad For CEOs ? The Psychopath Advantage

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Anne Egros

When I read this article, questioning the value of empathy for good leadership, I thought it was good food for thought as it is challenging the status quo. Nowadays it is almost considered blasphemy to dismiss empathy and other “people skills” as good … Continue reading →

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Is Humility A Universal Leadership Value Across Cultures ?

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Anne Egros

Humility in leadership can be defined as the ability to understand yourself and bring the best from other people. You must first know your talents and limitations, then recognize that you have to rely on others and empower them to … Continue reading →

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How Intercultural Competence Drives Success in Global Virtual Teams

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Anne Egros

See on Scoop.it – Global Leaders A study that shows intercultural competence as a factor in effectiveness of global virtual teams, and that building relationships, establishing structure, and having discipline are critical for success. Anne Egros‘s insight: To build a … Continue reading →

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Increasing Stress, Decreasing Empathy: Need Emotional Intelligence

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Anne Egros

See on Scoop.it – Global Leaders Research shows stress is increasing: health problems & business costs. Empathy is decreasing to damage collaboration: The case for emotional intelligence Anne Egros‘s insight: Very true ! That is why coaching is an holistic … Continue reading →

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How Do You Develop Global Leaders ?

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Anne Egros

In the article ‘Global Mindset Secrets of Superstar Expats” published  by Thunderbird School of Global Management, the authors argue that immersing executives in different cultures does not produce effective global leaders as they often fail to learn how to deal with the … Continue reading →

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