Principles Over Profit

Evolving Leadership: The FEMSA Journey with Jose Antonio Fernandez

Under Jose Antonio Fernandez’s stewardship, FEMSA transformed from a national player into a global powerhouse. His deep commitment to mentorship and adaptability serves as a powerful model for leaders aiming to foster sustainable growth and resilience in their organizations by exemplifying humility and adaptability at every turn.

Empowering Leadership Through Vision and Adaptability

• Quick Take: Identify a leadership challenge at your workplace. How can mentorship help you tackle this challenge effectively?

• Reflection: "A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves." — Lao Tzu

How will you empower your team to enhance innovation and accountability?.

Phil Jackson: The Maverick Leader

Phil Jackson’s leadership transcends traditional coaching by integrating Zen Buddhism and Native American teachings, focusing on mindfulness and authenticity. His methods challenge traditional views on leadership and inspire a deep connection and unity among team members and the power of aligning the team members with a shared, meaningful vision.

Authenticity, Philosophy, and Team Unity

• Quick Take: Reflect on your unique leadership qualities. How can you use them to unify and strengthen your team?

• Reflection: "The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” — Phil Jackson

How will you celebrate and utilize the unique strengths of each team member?

An Interview with Jack Welch on Leadership and the Welch Way

Jack Welch’s tenure at GE revolutionized corporate leadership with a focus on growth, open communication, employee engagement, adaptability, and the cultivation of a vibrant, learning-based organizational culture.

Transformative Leadership Through Growth and Engagement

• Quick Take: Consider how candid communication and employee engagement can transform your team.

• Reflection: "Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” — Jack Welch

Identify one way you can foster better communication and engagement within your team.

How To Make an Impact and Create Culture as A Leader: Seth Godin's Perspective

Seth Godin advocates for leadership that values significance and community over sheer growth, focusing on sustainable practices and genuine community connections. He argues for a shift towards meaningful work that not only fosters personal satisfaction but also strengthens community bonds and enhances collective well-being.

Cultivating Significance Over Scale

• Quick Take: Leadership is about fostering community engagement and respect for individuals.

• Reflection: "People do not buy goods and services. They buy relations, stories, and magic.” — Seth Godin

Implement one change in your leadership approach to prioritize long-term cultural impact over short-term gains.

How World Class Leaders Think: John Maxwell's Secrets

John Maxwell teaches that effective leadership starts from within, emphasizing personal growth and the desire to genuinely benefit others. Maxwell’s insights serve as a beacon for those looking to influence others not through authority, but through example and integrity, highlighting that the journey of a leader begins with personal growth and self-awareness.

• Quick Take: Reflect on your personal growth goals. What is one small action you can take today to be a better leader?

• Reflection: "Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.” — John Maxwell

Who will you empower today to achieve greatness?