In the weeks following the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, many of us pause to reflect in the rear view mirror.
I reflect on a number of things, including what was top of mind for you, my readers, in 2018. To do this I take a look at which posts scored the highest number of unique visitor views.
Germane Insight’s most popular leadership posts of 2018, focus on the receptive, reflective and mindful aspects of leadership.
You want to:
- Listen more
- Talk less
- Be more mindful
- Be more intentional
- Pause more often
- Be less reactive
- Access inner wisdom
- Build Trust
Germane Insights Most Popular Leadership Posts 2018
The award for most popular post goes to:
1. Why Executives Don’t Listen Well
In theory, we love curiosity and questions, but we routinely elevate people who have (or at least appear to have) the answers.
2. Leading with a Pause
More than ever, leaders with whom I work, are asking for help learning when and how to use the power of the pause.
I just need to step back.
I need to stop and think.
I need to take the time to be more intentional.
This post published in 2015 continues to be an annual favorite.
3. How Leaders Can Power Pause Under Stress
Leaders can use the power pause to avoid overreacting under stress. The more stress we’re under, the more easily and quickly we’re triggered to overreact. Since the stress isn’t letting up, leaders need solutions and they need them fast.
4. Lone Wolf – Why You’ll Fire Him
You don’t want to lose him, so you override your inner wisdom and put him in charge of a team. Within a year or two, you have to let him go. There are other ways to keep your lone wolf.
5. How Mindfulness Mediation Builds Emotional Intelligence
Many executives are asking how to respond more effectively in their moment to moment interactions.
- I just need to pause and take a step back before reacting in ways I regret
- I need to learn how not to react when I get spun up
- I’m much more effective when I’m patient and compassionate
Practicing mindfulness meditation is a powerful solution.
6. Build Leadership Trust with One Simple Rule
We’ve succeeded in overcomplicating what trust is and how to build it. We’ve analyzed it. We’ve sliced and diced it. We’ve identified the components of trust and missed the holistic view that trust comes down to one simple rule.
BONUS POST
How to Make New Years Resolutions Stick
In addition to reflecting on 2018, some of you will embark on self-improvement projects at the beginning of 2019. Given the poor return on New Year’s resolutions, you might try this alternate approach instead. It increases well being, is more fun and delightfully sticky.
May your pauses bring you more wisdom and joy in the year ahead.
And now we welcome the near year full of things that have never been. Ranier Maria Rilke
