Eric Alexander, MBA

Shifting into a leadership role means your priorities shift as well. You are no longer working just towards company goals and for personal gain. Your focus is not just your future path and highlighting your own accomplishments. As a leader, you fade into the background and spotlight your people. Give them opportunities to shine bright and set them up with a strong foundation and clear direction. They can then build off of this as individuals but more importantly as a team! If they win, you win! Happy Thursday friends! #leadthemtogreatness #liftyouup #servantleadership #happinessequalsproductivity #theteamisstrongerthanone

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Some great tips here. I like no 8. It’s not all about the slides.

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I really like this post from Forbes. One thing I wish I did earlier in my career was to work with a mentor and a coach. They can be the same but ideally, they are different individuals that can be a part of your leadership development team. Some companies use mentor and coaching programs to develop their top talent. But if you don’t have that luxury, make an effort to begin looking for those people who can help. You would be surprised how many people want to support, are gracious with their time, can change your perspective, and expand your ability to tackle the most challenging leadership situations. Don’t miss out on this very important aspect of your leadership development. What are your thoughts?

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For many of us in leadership positions it's the time of the year to undertake a thorough check in on ours and our direct reports business objectives, i.e. mid-year reviews. But, do you actually also have personal development goals outside your professional career? Here are mine for 2024: I wanted to hit the gym 100-times this year; creating at least 25 new podcast episodes, preferably with more guests. Attend a handful of networking events. Find something new to replace my ended engagement at the Startup Netzwerk Bodensee and progress a bit further with the Supply Chain College. Not missing a sports tournament of our kids. On most elements I am tracking well: Just out of the 44x visiting the gym. Counting in my basement evening workouts, I am on track. Podcasts on track as well with several great guests hosted. One new product of the Supply Chain College in market (Icebreakers). New side hustle also signed last week - to be announced soon separately. Kids happy so far 😉 What about you?

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My 5-year-old reminded me of one of the most important things in life yesterday. I was speechless for about a minute 😶… 🎨 Liam loves to paint and draw, so last night we were drawing together, each taking turns to draw something, anything. During one of my turns, I drew a heart with the initials of each of my children inside and told him, "This is my heart, and in my heart are Ari, Nathan, and you." He took a moment and drew a heart too, but the first letter he wrote was L for Liam , and then he wrote the letters for the rest of the family.🤯 So many thoughts crossed my mind during those 60 seconds of shock: ⁉️How does a 5-year-old understand so clearly that he has to be first in his heart, that he has to love himself first, and that putting himself first does not diminish the love he has for us?😳 He probably didn't think about it like that, but it was crystal clear to me how right he was, and how hard it is for us (the "grown-ups") to understand and embrace this simple yet powerful way of thinking and feeling. 💙 📚🎙️I don’t know how many books, therapists, podcasts, and speakers are out there trying to convey that same message to us in many ways because we forgot about it along the way. ➡️We need to be reminded that we have to love ourselves and take care of ourselves FIRST to be able to do the same—in the right and healthy way—for the people around us. And even with so many resources, it's still a challenge to truly embrace this mindset for the long haul, not just for a fleeting moment in our lives. 👉What daily reminder helps you nurture your self-love⁉️ PS: Mine now, is running around the house 🥰 My little Super Hero 💙 PS#2: He loves being silly during pictures 😅 #Mindfulness #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #LifeLesson #Inspiration #MentalHealth #EmotionalIntelligence #WorkLifeBalance #Wellbeing #Motivation #peopleleader #ordertocash #finance #customerservice

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All set for another 3 years of experience and continuous learning. There are some excellent resources for further education on the PMI site. I particularily enjoyed "Intentional Leadership Styles: A Journey for ERG Leaders". It works through how to gain the mindsets, skills, and leadership styles necessary to fully appreciate and engage with the fundamental concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion. #PMP #PMI #Leadership #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #Belonging

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