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Is leadership a rare gift, or a skill that anyone can develop with the right mindset? Explore this question in our article, 'Change Your Mindset, Transform Your Life,' which delves into six crucial mindsets that empower you to become a better leader and thrive in today’s dynamic environment. Learn how to enhance your leadership skills and adapt effectively to rapid changes.

What is missing in today’s leaders? How can we practice a form of leadership that allows us to approach today’s turmoils and empowers us to be the best version of ourselves? This newsletter explores a model of leadership that is less goals-based and more values-based, allowing us to lead from within in all situations.  #InnerMastery #Leadership #InnerMasteryOuterImpact #BecomingBetterLeaders

I was in a super-crowded Avis Car Rental bus at LAX Airport. All seats were taken, and there was hardly any room left to stand. Suddenly, we heard this agonizing shriek from near the front of the bus. We turned our heads in alarm to see a man holding his right foot in his hands, groaning with pain. A big, hard, heavy suitcase had fallen from the baggage rack on his foot. "Owwww...", he howled, gritting and baring his teeth. "This is t-e-r-r-i-b-l-e!", he said, looking toward the woman on his left. "I am so utterly sorry!", she replied. "That's my bag." "Oh God, help me!" he moaned, loudly. Everyone in the bus must have sent a silent prayer to heaven. "I am dearly, dearly, sorry! I should have placed it more securely." the lady repeated. He grimaced, he winced, he grit his teeth again. "This could blow up any moment now," I thought, looking worriedly at the person next to me. And then, he burst into laughter. The kind of laughter you hear from someone who is bravely seeking to move beyond his pain. We studied his every expression. He kept laughing, still holding and massaging his foot. Suddenly, all over the bus, people were smiling and giggling. Turning toward the lady, he said, "It's OK. It's OK." She said for the tenth time, "Oh, I am so, so sorry." "It had to happen, it happened, it'll go away," he told her. "I have to buy you a drink one day," she said, sighing a big sigh of relief. He smiled at her, and the two of them talked animatedly for the rest of our journey to the rental car center. I looked at the man next to me. "If only," I said, "we would resolve all the political and social fights going on in our nation this way." He smiled. He nodded. He understood. Two minutes later, as we walked out of the bus, he shrugged and said, "We are all, after all, one big family."

What can we do to have our teams produce consistent breakthrough results? This newsletter explores the technique Pixar used to churn out 15 consecutive hit films without a single failure, and what we can learn from them to foster a climate of high-performance in our organizations. #CandorInBusiness #Pixar #Leadership #InnerMasteryOuterImpact

Have you ever thought about leadership as a set of small actions that you can practice, sequence, and weave into larger interactions and situations? Our article on Small Actions Make Great Leaders, originally published in Harvard Business Review, details 25 actions, identified by research, that you can use to become a better leader. Based on this principle, our latest GenAI-powered coaching tool, LiFT, offers precise, situation-specific guidance that is immediately applicable and scientifically proven to boost your team’s performance. To learn more about bringing LiFT to your organization and how it can help your teams get winning outcomes, click here: https://lnkd.in/g6rxrcUX

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 Join us for a joyful, reflective, and connected gathering via Zoom, where Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa will tell you more about the Mentora LIFE launch and ambition. You will get to meet current Mentora LIFE members and hear their stories, and connect in small groups with fellow session participants. Our team will be there to answer any questions you have about the program structure and experience, including details on how to apply for our fall cohort, which begins on October 21st. Register here to join us for the September 18 Information Session: https://lnkd.in/gDDCpB83 Mentora LIFE is a recognition that we do our best work when we are inspired — inspired to grow our performance at work, to embrace life with all its twists and turns, to pursue a purpose-driven life, and to keep going and growing with every experience. A key element of the program is the Growth Partner Circle — a small circle of 6-10 growth partners who inspire, guide, and support each other. Jonah Zimiles, Managing Principal at [words] Bookstore, Columbia Business School Class of  ’08, and a member of the July 2023 cohort, shares his experience of the Growth Partner Circle: “It is difficult to overstate the role and value that continuing education and professional communities have played in my life and growth. When I went to Columbia Business School after a career in law, my attitude and approach to work was transformed by my experiences there and the strength of the network. When challenges arose after finishing my MBA and pursuing my career change, I sought and found inspiration through the teachings of Hitendra Wadhwa and the support of the Mentora community. Most recently, the Mentora LIFE’s Growth Partner Circle has brought me into a new but remarkably close circle of trusted and sagacious colleagues, and has given me a unique opportunity to seek counsel and feedback regarding problems that arise and to help others with their concerns, both personal and professional.” You can apply for our fall cohort here: https://lnkd.in/g9zEr8E4 If you've already attended a Mentora LIFE Information Session and want to experience the program, register for our first Experiential Event on September 19th, titled “The Pursuit of Success in Life,” at https://lnkd.in/gG-CPksU. Please note, only individuals who have attended an information session or viewed a recording are eligible for the Experiential Event, as it sets essential context for the event. You can watch a recording of an Information Session here: https://lnkd.in/gwt_BQBu #MentoraLIFE #SelfDiscovery #PurposeDrivenLiving #SaveTheDate

Mentora LIFE Experiential Event: “The Pursuit of Success in Life” Hosted by Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa, this event is designed to immerse you in one Mentora LIFE program topic and give you a glimpse into the Growth Partner Circle experience that so many of our members have benefited from. Register here to join us for the September 19 Experiential Event: https://lnkd.in/gG-CPksU This Experiential Event is exclusively for those who have attended a Mentora LIFE Information Session. For those who haven’t, you can join the upcoming session or view a recording of a previous one at the link above. Register here to join us for the September 18 Information Session: https://lnkd.in/gDDCpB83 Claudina Bonetti, President and Founder of Quinta Esencia Wellness, CBS MBA '96, and a member of the July 2023 cohort, shares how Mentora LIFE entered her life at a time of transition and evolution of her purpose. She reflects, “I joined Mentora’s Group Partnership Circle after a dear friend and former Columbia Business School classmate introduced it to me. My background is in Finance, but my life changed in 2005 when my daughter was diagnosed with a rare, usually fatal genetic disorder. This journey altered my life’s course. I was at a crossroads last Summer, ready to let go of what seemed my life’s calling: fighting for my daughter’s life. I asked myself, 'Was caring for her my purpose? What else am I here to do? Should I focus on financial goals or apply my journey’s lessons to my professional life?' Since joining Mentora, my daughter is living independently in college. I’ve recommitted to creative and business goals, including launching a skincare line and writing a book about my journey as a mother. At Mentora LIFE, I’ve found like-minded seekers who support my deepest questions and hold me accountable while learning valuable leadership tools.” If Claudina’s story resonates with you, we encourage you to register for our Experiential Event or our next Information Session. You can also directly apply for our Fall Cohort, which starts on October 21st. To apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/g9zEr8E4 #MentoraLIFE #SelfDiscovery #PurposeDrivenLiving #SaveTheDate #LinkedInEvent