Leadership by connecting
I’ve been leading investment teams for more than 20 years - inspiring hundreds of my team members to be their best. As much as I love analyzing financial markets, my greatest joy and gratification comes from mentoring and advising my colleagues on leadership. It's all about bringing out the best in those around you - and inspiring others to do the same. Cultivating that skill and passion in others is one of my single greatest professional accomplishments.
I have found that leadership is more art than science. Very few of us were born leaders. Skill in this area evolve over time. Over the years, through trial and error, I have cultivated a wide range of skills and techniques that have allowed me to become truly terrific leader - at least that’s what my colleagues tell me! Guess what, many of them have become great leaders in their own right. This is quite powerful because the ultimate value a leader can offer is to help other leaders become great as well.
It's all about connecting with your colleagues, with your audience, and with everyone.