15 ways to cultivate inner peace as a leader

Why wise CEOs embrace both risk and diversification | 15 ways to cultivate inner peace as a leader | Key considerations to form innovation partnerships Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( July 21, 2022 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading Edge [] [Why wise CEOs embrace both risk and diversification]( Mature CEOs are not afraid of pursuing multiple avenues of growth and have developed a tolerance for risk and potential failure, writes Gregg Johnson, CEO of Invoca. "You can't innovate and lead a market if you won't accept the risk that a new product or project might fail," Johnson writes. Full Story: [Chief Executive]( (7/19) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [15 ways to cultivate inner peace as a leader]( Leaders can create peace around them when they cultivate it inside themselves by practicing gratitude, creating relationships based on trust, taking responsibility and seeking the best for everyone, writes Frank Sonnenberg. "Seek areas of common interest, where everyone can benefit, rather than on optimizing your individual situation," Sonnenberg writes. Full Story: [Frank Sonnenberg Online]( (7/19) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Strategic Management [] [Key considerations to form innovation partnerships]( Companies can effectively tap into the talent and potential of innovation ecosystems by following the proper framework, according to Philip Budden and Fiona Murray with the MIT Sloan School of Management. "To achieve their goals for innovation, companies need to take a systematic approach to identifying and securing competitive advantage from working with these innovation communities," they write. Full Story: [MIT Sloan Management Review (tiered subscription model)]( (7/20) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Smarter Communication [] [This "magical question triangle" can spur curiosity]( Asking questions can help leaders gather information, solve problems more effectively and create a sense of connection with those around them, writes Pia Lauritzen, co-founder of Qvest. Lauritzen outlines the six components of "the magical question triangle," which lies at the heart of an inquiry-driven culture. Full Story: [Strategy+Business]( (7/20) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [A little praise goes a long way in employee satisfaction]( A report from Achievers Workforce Institute found that 90% of employees believe they work harder after being recognized for their efforts, and Laura Weisberg, associate professor at Duke University, says leaders should look for more opportunities to praise others. "It gives us a nice hit of something positive that contributes to us continuing to make an effort, as opposed to when we feel like we're doing our best but it's in a vacuum and nobody sees us and nobody recognizes us," Weisberg says. 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