Influence - Patti Cotton https://patticotton.com Executive Coach & Career Strategist Sun, 15 Dec 2024 22:55:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://patticotton.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/favicon-136x150.png Influence - Patti Cotton https://patticotton.com 32 32 The Power of Self-Accountability: True Leadership Begins with the Person in the Mirror https://patticotton.com/the-power-of-self-accountability-true-leadership-begins-with-the-person-in-the-mirror/ https://patticotton.com/the-power-of-self-accountability-true-leadership-begins-with-the-person-in-the-mirror/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:30:01 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=9673 When it comes to leadership, there’s a lot of talk about accountability. You’ve probably heard it in meetings, seen it in performance reviews, and maybe even mentioned it yourself when discussing team dynamics. But let’s be honest—most of us view accountability through a very narrow lens. We think about how accountable others are to us. […]

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]]> https://patticotton.com/the-power-of-self-accountability-true-leadership-begins-with-the-person-in-the-mirror/feed/ 0 Chesterton’s Fence: Why Change Is Not Always the Answer https://patticotton.com/chestertons-fence-why-change-is-not-always-the-answer/ https://patticotton.com/chestertons-fence-why-change-is-not-always-the-answer/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:15:50 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=9667 As a business leader, it’s tempting to charge in, identify what looks like inefficiency, and implement changes to make your mark. The impulse to prove yourself as a decisive and innovative leader often pushes you toward altering systems and structures right out of the gate. But what if, in your rush to change things, you’re […]

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]]> https://patticotton.com/chestertons-fence-why-change-is-not-always-the-answer/feed/ 0 Making Tough Decisions: Why You Need to Build a Strong Business Case https://patticotton.com/making-tough-decisions-why-you-need-to-build-a-strong-business-case/ https://patticotton.com/making-tough-decisions-why-you-need-to-build-a-strong-business-case/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:30:41 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=9662 In the world of leadership, tough decisions are inevitable. Yet, it’s not just the decision itself that matters; it’s how you communicate and justify that decision to your team. The true measure of leadership often comes down to how well a leader can rally their team around a shared vision, especially when the choices are […]

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]]> https://patticotton.com/making-tough-decisions-why-you-need-to-build-a-strong-business-case/feed/ 0 Business Leaders – Got Flow? https://patticotton.com/business-leaders-got-flow/ https://patticotton.com/business-leaders-got-flow/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:30:20 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=9655 Have you ever been so immersed in an activity that time seemed to fly by? That’s what psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi calls “flow”—a state of complete immersion characterized by intense focus and enjoyment. In a flow state, your skills are perfectly matched to the challenge at hand, leading to effortless involvement and deep concentration. Why Does […]

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]]> https://patticotton.com/business-leaders-got-flow/feed/ 0 Redefining Success: Aligning Your Leadership Role with Personal Fulfillment https://patticotton.com/redefining-success-aligning-your-leadership-role-with-personal-fulfillment/ https://patticotton.com/redefining-success-aligning-your-leadership-role-with-personal-fulfillment/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:25:57 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=9636 It’s been a rough four years. No matter where you stand with the events of today’s world, we have experienced unprecedented challenges. And it has taken its toll. More business leaders are leaving their roles than at any other time in our lifetime (McKinsey, Forbes). And that echoes the sentiment I am hearing from so […]

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]]> https://patticotton.com/redefining-success-aligning-your-leadership-role-with-personal-fulfillment/feed/ 0 The Role of Mindset in Leadership Success https://patticotton.com/the-role-of-mindset-in-leadership-success/ https://patticotton.com/the-role-of-mindset-in-leadership-success/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:30:11 +0000 https://patticotton.com/?p=9629 When it comes to leadership, the importance of mindset cannot be overstated. How leaders perceive challenges, handle feedback, and inspire their teams is deeply rooted in their mindset. A growth-oriented mindset can transform obstacles into opportunities, fostering an environment where both the leader and their team can thrive. The Struggle James was the CEO of […]

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