- What does “being forward-looking” mean? Why is it an important characteristic for a leader? Give examples of what it means to be forward-looking. What can leaders do to help others in the organization “see” the future? What are common obstacles to Inspiring a Shared Vision? Which kinds of obstacles are valid and which can be overcome? Give examples.
- If interpersonal connectedness is critical for effective leadership and human capital is critical to organizations, why do most continue to emphasize financial performance and measurement over human capital performance and measurement?
- Self-awareness is one of the key components of emotional intelligence. Seeking—and digesting—feedback about oneself seems to be a significant challenge for most people. Why is this so? How can this be changed?
