by Daphna Horowitz | Jan 14, 2020 | Personal Mastery
Someone once asked me this question, “How do I pamper myself?” And I had to think about it long and hard. Because… It’s not difficult to come up with a list that I would consider as pampering things: Staying in bed till late reading a good book (fiction, of course)...
by Daphna Horowitz | Dec 10, 2019 | CEO, Leadership
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft tells an interesting story of an interview question he botched up, early on in his career. He was asked: You’re at the crossroads, a baby falls and is crying, what will you do? He thinks… and then answers, “I’ll go find a...
by Daphna Horowitz | Dec 3, 2019 | Learning, Personal Mastery
What is the one thing you’d really love to do but keep saying you just don’t have the time? For me, it’s playing the saxophone. I think that in the last year, I’ve probably played it less than 5 times. This is an activity that makes me really happy even though...
by Daphna Horowitz | Oct 28, 2019 | Learning
With the ease of access to information on search engines, social media and other digital channels we read so many snippets of stuff that we’re reading all the time. But it does make me wonder if reading full-length books are becoming a thing of the past? It’s all so... by Daphna Horowitz | Aug 13, 2019
Leadership Mastery CEOs get hired for results and fired for style. Are you ready to refine your leadership style? Are you ready to build your leadership skills and habits so that you’re communicating with clarity, leading with self-awareness and purpose, and making...
by Daphna Horowitz | Jul 9, 2019 | Leadership, Mentoring
You’ve certainly heard of the concept of having a mentor. So… What is a leadership mentor? A leadership mentor is a trusted advisor, coach, personal trainer and supporter, all rolled into one. A mentor builds a relationship of trust and offers inspiration both from...
by Daphna Horowitz | Jun 25, 2019 | Extraordinary, Leadership
The Story of Mark, our Expert-Leader Mark* is a super-intelligent, exceptional performer. He’s highly valued at work for his knowledge, expertise and commitment. Mark is an actuary. He’s the go-to person for any advice on actuarial matters. People joke that they...
by Daphna Horowitz | May 16, 2019 | Leadership, Purpose
In a world dominated by ego, many leaders have a distorted view of their own importance and power. That’s why it is imperative to keep checking in with yourself by asking whether you are leading from a place of ego or purpose. Ego is about what you get; Purpose is...
by Daphna Horowitz | May 3, 2019 | Personal Mastery
Whether we know it or not, we’re all seeking personal mastery. This comes down to our purpose, vision, belief, commitment, and self-awareness. It is knowing what our potential is and striving to reach it. Personal mastery is imperative for the modern leader, because...