According to the latest National Leadership Index put out by the Harvard Kennedy School, 68% of Americans don’t trust or have confidence in leadership. It would be convenient and expedient to dismiss this as a measure of our frustration with politicians but this statistic is a measure of leadership in all sectors and at all levels. It is my belief that this is a result of a leadership model that has become pervasive over the past three decades that emphasizes profits at the exclusion and often the expense of humanity and the environment. Read More
Make Possibility Your Perspective
Betty Shotton LIFTOFF LEADERSHIP
Market volatility, regulatory and political change, prolonged financial stress, stubborn personnel issues – these are facts of life for a leader in today’s economic and business climates. Read More
This is a recent interview with My Carolina Today, NBC17 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Valonda Calloway was a wonderful and energetic host.It ‘s a short reminder of these magnificent leadership traits. Try out an altruistic gesture at the office today; seek out a venue,vista maybe a poem or a song that opens up your lens of AWE, make a promise to refrain from blame and rather focus your discussion on what is possible. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW
http://www2.nbc17.com/lifestyles/2011/nov/14/liftoff-leadership-vi-37903/
Steve and John Sculley, 2011
Dear Steve,
I’m not sure you will remember me but I wrote you a letter in August of 1985.
At the time I was thirty three and smack dab in the middle of my first start-up. I knew who you were and had followed your entrepreneurial adventure with great interest. I totally related to your uniquely 70’s quest for meaning, ranging from Buddhist retreats to getting high and defying everything conventional. I also related to your turn towards creativity and innovation; a re- direction of youthful energy that paved the way for the amazing things that you would accomplish in your lifetime. Read More
An Executive Editor at CNBC.com asked my PR firm Monteiro & Co, if they knew of an author who could write on their experiences as being a woman in a man’s world of business. They got m
e. This was the first time anyone has asked me “how did you do it?”. It was like turning on a faucet. I wrote six pages that had to be edited to 500 words.
And here it is! Thanks TJ (Thomas Jefferson). http://www.cnbc.com/id/44904943
This was a FUN interview for me. Wayne has a down to earth, practical and humorous approach to doling out advice for leaders and managers. Click on the link below to hear our recent interview about the book, courage and what really counts! http://cmm.thepodcastnetwork.com/2011/10/11/the-cranky-middle-manager-show-299-liftoff-leadership-with-betty-shotton/ Read More
A SEVEN MINUTE VIDEO EVERY LEADER SHOULD WATCH
Make sure to watch it full screen by clicking on the bottom right corner.
Thank you everyone who attended and participated in LIFTOFF LEADERSHIP Changing Leaders for Good at the 2011 North Carolina SHRM. You were a really great audience to be with and it makes me feel hopeful about the future when I work with professionals and leaders such as you and see your passion and commitment to leadership development.
I have uploaded the leadership video on to my you tube channel www.youtube.com/user/liftoffleadership
Appreciate your comments
Don’t forget you can download to use the checklists from my website under Leader Resources
Please support the message by buying and sharing my book and let me know how you intend to use it to help elevate and inspire the leadership ranks.
Thanks and hope to see you all again
With kindest regards and high hopes for getting the 68% down to where we trust and have confidence in our leaders!
Betty Shotton
