Blog - Jose J Ruiz

Navigating The Autonomy Paradox And Striving For Flow

A universal, existential struggle exists within each of us, from the moment we take our first breath until our last: the Autonomy Paradox. This paradox encapsulates our incessant search for the soothing embrace of certainty, while simultaneously yearning for the enigmatic allure of autonomy—a driving force behind our personal growth and evolution.

The Differences Among Knowledge, Skills And Experience

Knowledge involves theory. It can be well-documented and shared. You can learn it, and you can teach it. Skills involve practice. You master skills through repetitiveness and consistent effort. Experience is when you apply your knowledge and skills to a specific situation or context.

The Importance Of Assessing Strategic Capability

We seldom think about the most crucial component of strategy and strategic thinking, which is achieving the goal under uncertain conditions. A plan under conditions of certainty is not a strategy. It's just a plan. We're all capable of strategic thinking, and we're all capable of strategic planning. However, we have different levels of capability.

How To Determine Your Executive Caliber

Judgment capability is at the center of what we empirically perceive as an individual's caliber. Judgment capability is the ability to define problems and make decisions in the absence of clarity and certainty. This definition of judgment has two components to consider. The first is the ability to determine what is unknown and to extrapolate to make a decision.

Overcoming Leadership Blind Spots

According to Robert Bruce Shaw, author of Leadership Blindspots, blind spots are unrecognized weaknesses or threats that can hinder a leader's success. Weaknesses that we know about aren't likely to derail us from our goals. However, the weaknesses that we don't know about are the dangerous ones.

How To Lead The Introverts On Your Team

Approximately one-third to half of the world's population is introverts. With this figure in mind, most likely, you have introverts on your team. These individuals are likely quieter than their loud-talking colleagues, as they don't like attracting attention to themselves.

How Applying Fluidity Can Shape Your Leadership

The definition of "leadership" varies from expert to expert, even from person to person. And a good leader in one culture may not be so in another, unless some adjustments are made. It's because leadership isn't written in stone. It's a social construct, and there is no one formula that guarantees the result of a specific leadership.

Capitalismo social, ¿moda o cambio de paradigma?

La definición del papel de la empresa como generadora de valor para sus diversos grupos de interés ha ganado espacio en la discusión pública económica mundial en los últimos meses. La interrogante no es nueva, ha estado en la mesa de discusión económica en las últimas décadas: ¿Cuál es el rol de la empresa en la sociedad? El modelo tradicional de negocios tiene como meta maximizar las utilidades para los accionistas, pero, ¿es esto suficiente?

El consejero y la seguridad cibernética

Es momento de que los consejeros tomen muy en serio la seguridad cibernética. No se puede delegar el riesgo y no deben basarse solamente en los reportes de los ejecutivos de TI.

Dos formas probadas de manejar las emociones negativas

Cuando sea que hagas algo, sea bueno o malo, existen cuatro tipos de reacciones negativas de las personas a tu alrededor. Ellas son: tranquilizar, culpar, razonar y distraer.

El reto de talento tecnico en el consejo

Es importante que el consejo cuente con miembros expertos que muestren flexibilidad, sin exceso de confianza, sin ser sobre-competitivos y con habilidades de comunicación concreta.

Tres acciones de liderazgo que superan la ideología de cualquier empresa

Cuando una empresa es dirigida por gerentes con diferentes ideologías, los conflictos surgirán. El buen líder mitigue las diferencias mucho antes de que ocurran.

Lo que debes saber al trabajar con un headhunter

Muchas empresas utilizan los servicios de firmas de reclutadores ejecutivos para sus puestos clave. Es conveniente saber quienes son, y cómo funcionan, independientemente de tu situación laboral actual. El peor momento para intentar crear y desarrollar una relación con un headhunter es cuando ya estas en la necesidad de conseguir trabajo.

Liderar con el corazón importa

El liderazgo basado en el corazón se basa en la pasión de hacer la diferencia en las personas a la vez que se alcanzan resultados finales.

Forjando cultura: Decimos los mismo pero no pensamos igual

La cultura es un componente incrustado en todos los aspectos de la vida organizacional. Toca todo. Sin embargo, aunque la reconocen, la mayor parte de los líderes hacen poco por incorporar esfuerzos para forjar la cultura organizacional.

Managing Conflicts in Mexico

Conflicts should not be feared; it should be managed. It is the presence of disagreements or differences. Thus, as long as human beings are different from one another, we will always have conflicts. However, having conflicts does not mean we should be violent and loud. We can have differences peacefully through mature conflict resolutions.

Short, Mid, and Long-Term Career Management

To be a successful executive, managing your career well is imperative. While many executives rely on their employers to manage theirs, taking charge of your own future should be done strategically. You’d need a well-kept record of measurable milestones and goals. You’d also need to continuously upgrading skills and updating knowledge and information.

Seven Tips for Leaving a Job with Grace and Positivity

After telling your boss that you are leaving the position, it is an opportunity to build a bridge with a lot of grace and positivity. Leaving for a job elsewhere should not be the end of good relationships with former bosses and colleagues. The key is being graceful and positive.

Myths and Facts of Being an Authentic Leader

A true leader is authentic. It is the highest standard in leadership, which requires an open mind and the ability to cope with moving beyond the comfort zone. In general, being an authentic leader refers to being true to one’s self and values, while maintaining a strong coherence between what one thinks, feels, and does.