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THE HEART OF LEADERSHIP. Why Human Skills Matter.
THE HEART OF LEADERSHIP. Why Human Skills Matter.

Soft skills, hard skills. Personally, I’m not a fan of these terms. I prefer human skills and technical skills because there is nothing soft about  human skills. They can be much harder to master.  In the realm of executive leadership, the spotlight often shines on technical expertise, strategic vision, and operational efficiency. While these elements are undeniably crucial, the significance of human skills should not be underestimated. Human skills, such as empathy, communication, and emotional intelligence, play a pivotal role in effective leadership.

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Innovation, Leadership Mindset, Career DesignAngela Braun#vision, #leadership, #strategy, #buildingteams, #continuousimprovementComment
THE CASE FOR CURIOSITY. Unlocking the Power of Innovation and Growth.
THE CASE FOR CURIOSITY. Unlocking the Power of Innovation and Growth.

Curiosity killed the cat. 

Honestly, I detest this is a well-known proverb that warns of the dangers of unnecessary investigation or experimentation. It serves as a cautionary tale, warning individuals, especially children, about the potential risks of prying into matters that don’t concern them.


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InnovationAngela Braun#innovation, #continuousimprovement, #growthmindset, #leadbyexampleComment
UNLOCKING INNOVATION. How a Culture of Experimentation Drives Success.
UNLOCKING INNOVATION. How a Culture of Experimentation Drives Success.

What do Google, Amazon, and Tesla all have in common? These companies show that when you really get behind a culture of experimentation, amazing things can happen.  Why is this important? Cultivating an innovative, agile organization that continuously adapts can drive long-term success and growth.

Interested in how? Read on.

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Leadership, InnovationAngela Braun#innovation, #continuousimprovement, #culture, #cultureofexperimentationComment
READY TO FUEL INNOVATION IN YOUR COMPANY? Use THIS Approach.
READY TO FUEL INNOVATION IN YOUR COMPANY? Use THIS Approach.

I have always been driven by insatiable curiosity. This includes using quantitative data to drive innovation that leads to operational excellence and the qualitative approach in better understanding what drives human behaviour. You need quantitative to help drive decisions, the numbers don’t lie, but it's equally important to understand context.

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Leadership, InnovationAngela Braun#growthmindset, #innovation, #continuousimprovement, #coachapproach, #leadbyexample, #changecatalystComment
SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK. What Skills Do You Need to Focus On?
SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK. What Skills Do You Need to Focus On?

How many times have you heard how important it is for leaders to demonstrate self-awareness, emotional intelligence, inclusion, mindfulness, empathy, social intelligence, and learning agility? Don’t forget the importance of advanced technical skills, continuing education, being a part of  industry associations, and cultivating your professional brand and network. This doesn’t include the reality of boots on ground work, deadlines, managing up, being a master of time management and efficiency and the growth and development of your teams.

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Innovation, Leadership MindsetAngela Braunself leadership, future of work, skillset, teamwork, corporate culture, leadership development Comment
LIFE LONG LEARNING. What’s On Your To Learn List?
LIFE LONG LEARNING. What’s On Your To Learn List?

If I had a million dollars…..

Does anyone else remember playing this game when they were younger? I remember playing this all the time.

If I had a million dollars… I would travel the world and become a forever student. Academia, basket weaving, doesn't matter to me; I just want to learn new things and see the wonders of the world. I look back on this now and recognize this love of learning has been with me my whole life. Here's the thing though, learning is so much more than academia; it also includes life lessons and exploring curiosity. 

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Leadership Mindset, InnovationAngela Braunlearning, tolearnlist, lifelonglearner, growth, skillsComment
Why A Growth Mindset is Crucial in Uncertain Times
Why A Growth Mindset is Crucial in Uncertain Times

Did you know that Steven Spielberg was rejected from film school three times before getting his big break? Even Oprah Winfrey was fired from her news co-anchor position at a Baltimore TV station before going on to build a successful daytime talk show. A producer reportedly told her that she was “unfit for television news.”

So, how did they go on to see such phenomenal success? Talent for sure. That’s hard to argue, but there are a lot of talented people in the world, so what makes them different?

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Leadership Mindset, InnovationAngela Braun#growthmindset, #strategy, #visionComment
CAN AUTOMATION INSPIRE INNOVATION? Why Process Is Your Friend.
CAN AUTOMATION INSPIRE INNOVATION? Why Process Is Your Friend.

There’s something about process, systems and automation that make us think of pocket protectors, robotic behavior and time crushing effort. Personally I think pocket protectors are cool. ;) But the truth is automation is your bestie. It’s going to save you time, effort and money. And when you no longer have to worry about the day to day; you can turn your creative energy to something else; like innovation, strategy and leadership. How great does that sound?

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Productivity, InnovationAngela Braunprocess, systems, streamline, save time, save moneyComment