Entries by Maria Sara

Executive versus Entrepreneur

I usually don’t spend much time reading the message page of a magazine’s editor but somehow the title “Resumes vs. Legacies” in the Dec.2016/Jan 2017 issue of Inc. magazine made me take a pause.  The editor, Eric Schurenberg explains the difference between the highly successful executives and entrepreneurs.  These executives are the “embodiment of American […]

Bridging the Gap between Knowing and Doing

For many leaders, there is a such a thing as a “knowing-doing” problem – the challenge of turning knowledge into actions consistent with that knowledge.  Challenges in execution may include the unwillingness to delegate responsibility, the sharing of information, and giving up power that comes from knowing certain things that others don’t. Exploring and clarifying […]

Self-Awareness for Effective Leadership

Being honest with ourselves is what allows the development of who we are and our participation in this world. Self-awareness leads to an understanding of fundamental differences in human behavior. These differences are usually reflected in work habits which, in turn, are mostly the source of interpersonal conflicts.  To be an effective leader, one must […]