Head, Heart or Guts?

[Richard Roman]

There is a management and philosophical concept that these three things are part of our make-up

One view - that I agree with is that we are good in two areas but tend to be weak in the third.

Now - this is difficult but I would guess that I am a Head and Heart guy - but not so good on the Guts

Head - good at thinking, rationalising. reasoning etc

Heart - good at feeling, empathy, understanding

Guts - good at doing, making things happen, being decisive

Question - if you had to choose two - what would they be?

[Jason]

R. - Check your inbox.

[Richard Roman]

The economics talk is on the events page (is that what you are talking about?)

[Fin MacDonald]

Where did you post the lecture, Richard?

[Richard Roman]

Three parts of the whole

Head leadership

• Rethink the way things are done
• Think like a customer
• Understanding the complexities of a global world
• Balance strategic and operational thinking
• Develop and articulate a compelling point of view

Heart leadership- Balance people's needs with business requirements

• Develop strategic relationships inside and outside the organization
• Work with and lead a diverse workforce
• Develop organization talent

Gut leadership

• Act with unyielding integrity
• Balance risk and reward
• Take an active stance to manage conflict
• Be a champion for change

"It's less important to be the cleverest person in the room than to connect with other people effectively."