Hi guys,I'm designing a leadership conference for Estonian leaders and surprise -- I want to experiment with some innovative learning techniques and create a one-of-a-kind-experience for everyone.
I also want to learn further about learning design and invite you to join me. I already have insights from some of the innovative minds that I will share with you later, but for now I'd invite you to jump in with a small contribution.
The rules to participate are simple:
1. Take 1 minute to reflect and answer this question: what's right now your most burning question as a leader?
2. Drop your answer in the comments below
3. To receive a special award (read below) also leave your e-mail address
So here's the question again:
What's right now your most burning question as a leader?
It can be leadership of any kind -- from business executives and team leaders to mothers and mentors. And you can be located in any country, doesn't matter (there's always Skype for personal chat).
Hint: The most burning question is the one that causes you problems or takes time to solve. It usually comes to your mind several times a day, maybe not in that form, but you keep asking yourself questions around that area.
There's an award for your effort
I really value your contribution, unfortunately I can't afford any huge prizes. What I have and what I can share is my unique knowledge about internet marketing and learning design. So if you're interested just drop me a comment with your answer and also leave your e-mail -- we can schedule time to discuss your business ideas or goals and I'll help how I can.
So drop a comment below and let's create a one-of-a-kind-conference for Estonian leaders!
Thanks for joining the circle!
Hi Marjam, it's a great question you're asking!
ReplyDeleteMy mind and heart nowadays focus on the question of how could I transform the deep-rooted and wide-spread pessimism in organisational setting in my country (Slovenia). This mindset has been present for centuries, so it is NOT a product of the current economic crisis. And, working with teams and organisations, I find it really exciting to challenge this ubiquitous mindset ("there's nothing to be done", "we've tried it all and nothing has ever worked", "it's other people's (or top management's) guilt", "we are too small to matter...", "nobody every takes us seriously"). It's what Seligman calls learned helplessness, and it's (to my experience) very much present particularly in Eastern European, Slavic and Roman Catholic cultures (surprise surprise - Slovenia falls into all three categories).
Another inspiring question that comes into my mind (and I'm using if for the Slovenian Facilitators' Association's future) is one shared by Toke: What can our organisation also be?
I love your insight -- and unfortunately so true. After coming back to Estonia I find myself having an internal battle to avoid getting stuck in the dominating negative mindset.
ReplyDeleteOn personal level it's obviously far easier than changing the mindset in the country or even in a group of people, but luckily there are always people who share the open mind for possibilities. I'm focusing on keeping myself surrounded by these people to fuel my own beliefs and passion for positive changes.
Good luck with everything! Thanks fro dropping by!
In the long evenings of Christmas holidays, I came across an inspiring site that shows how a Scottish lady and her team have been working on overcoming negativity and lack of confidence in Scotland:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.centreforconfidence.co.uk/
Thanks for the recommendation, lots of great stuff there!
ReplyDeletehey. i was just browsing your website and i think it's a good question your asking. my greatest doubt at the moment is this:
ReplyDeleteas a leader, how can i make others around me to do what i say?
i don't mean this in a despotic fashion but more in a... 'productive' way. as in. if im in a group and have to hand in a project for two days from now, what am i to do to make them do what they have to do?
thanks
Hey Saejong, I think it's one of the most common questions that people ask when they're just starting off their leadership journey. "How to get people to do what I say?" transforms later to "How to create an environment where people feel inspired to act?" or something else that holds the key to move towards the common goals.
ReplyDeleteI guess there's a question behind your question -- what stops people from doing what you want them to do? Answering this questions could give a good question to move forward in making things happen together:)
Hope this helps and do drop me an e-mail if you want to have a conversation on this -- marjam.vaher@gmail.com
Hi Marjam,
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw your post on Dec 30, 2009 surprisignly I did not have any burning question as a leader. Why? Firstly, I thought "Hm, if I don't have a question does it mean it's not for me? Though I guess I am a leader =p ( Oh yes, thankf AIESEC for such an environment to explore and develop my leadership potential =p
Now, I returned to your blog post with a ready question: "Why do people create problems by responding No! to opportunites that open limitless success for them?"
Any ideas?