by Brian Gast | Oct 21, 2022 | Leadership, Newsletter, Videos
Leaders are often the last to appreciate the impact they are having on their team and organization. In this 6 minute video I talk about the two big factors that create this common blind spot and describe a two-step process that will reduce it and facilitate systemic...
by Brian Gast | Mar 28, 2022 | Leadership, Videos
Leaders need to not just remain calm under fire they need to excel under fire. That’s challenging when you are being inundated with information and so much of it seems negative. In this 8 minute video I talk about the fickle nature of our mind and two sure-fire ways...
by Brian Gast | Dec 21, 2020 | Leadership, Newsletter, Personal Growth, Videos
The 75 years leading up to 2020 were some of the calmest in human history. What if the craziness of 2020 reflects a return to the average level of chaos on the planet? What if a new administration, or retiring, or moving to Canada isn’t going to be the answer? No...
by Brian Gast | Aug 7, 2018 | Leadership, Personal Growth
Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens. — Carl Jung I want to be a heart-centered leader. I want to be authentic so the people I lead can connect to my authenticity, not just my words,...
by Brian Gast | Jun 29, 2018 | Leadership
I want to share a great research-based Harvard Business Review article (read the full article here) written by strategic planning guru Michael Porter. It focuses on how CEOs spend their time. It’s a bit long so here are my key take-aways: CEOs of multi-billion dollar...
by Brian Gast | May 11, 2018 | Leadership
Know Thyself. – Inscribed in the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi The most important work leaders can do is anything that increases our awareness of our brilliance as well as our shadows. This awareness increases self-mastery and leadership capacity....