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Susan “Lucia” Annunzio is an acclaimed leadership coach, author, President and CEO of the Center for High Performance. Lucia, known by her clients as the “CEO-Whisperer,” has spent over 25 years observing, analysing,…
What 373 conversations with the world's leading thinkers reveal about the essence of leadership
In this interview I speak to Rich Hagberg, Ph.D., often referred to as “Silicon Valley’s CEO Whisperer.” Richard is a trained psychologist who has spent the last 40 years of his career as…
Jody Michael is one of the world’s top leadership coaches. She’s an internationally credentialed Master Certified Coach, Board Certified Coach, University of Chicago trained psychotherapist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has…
Jenn Lim is the founder and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness: How Authentic Leaders Prioritize Purpose and People for Growth and Impact, and the CEO of Delivering Happiness (DH), a company built to create happier…
In diverse industries from banking to entrepreneurship and medicine to engineering, it’s no accident that those who excel share the sports analogy of being, ‘at the top of their game.’ The world…
Forming a board or similarly high-level leadership team is an inevitable part of your entrepreneurship journey. Often it can happen organically, as part of the normal growth of your business- or sometimes,…
In entrepreneurship, delegation is often seen as perhaps something akin to a four-letter-word. I have met countless founders over the years who have been nothing short of insistent that they should know…
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Current statistics indicate that 1 in 3 managers grapple with exhaustion, stress, and mental health challenges. If leaders themselves are struggling, how can they effectively support their teams? It's crucial for leaders to prioritize self-care.
— Lucia AnnunzioThe environment at work directly influences how individuals interact with their families. If someone has endured a challenging day, feeling undervalued, they're likely to carry that negativity home. On the contrary, when treated with respect, they return home with a positive demeanour.
— Lucia AnnunzioThe antithesis of high performance is micromanagement—dictating every aspect of a task. This approach essentially communicates, 'Leave the thinking to me. Just follow orders, and maybe you'll advance.' It stifles creativity and initiative.
— Lucia AnnunzioAfter working with esteemed leaders across six continents, I've observed that the singular trait they all share is their imperfection. Recognizing and embracing one's imperfections, while acknowledging that you don't have all the answers, is the foundation of great leadership.
— Lucia AnnunzioMany organizations focus on ROI but overlook the significant expense of human capital on their P&L. I advocate for the concept of 'return on brainpower.' The question is, are you cultivating a space where individuals are encouraged to apply their intellectual prowess?
— Lucia Annunzio
