Defining Leadership Authenticity
The topic of leadership authenticity is popping up with great frequency these days, and I’ve noticed that there are two very different definitions (and criticisms)
The topic of leadership authenticity is popping up with great frequency these days, and I’ve noticed that there are two very different definitions (and criticisms)
Let’s be honest: we expect our leaders to be wise and evolve continually. In fact, we raise the bar every year. But without a commitment
Leaders with grit have a combination of perseverance and passion toward long-term goals. They “work strenuously toward challenges, maintaining effort and interest despite failure, adversity
Have you seen passion turn into all-out competitiveness at work, where a win-at-all-cost philosophy spreads? Winning over circumstances is one thing; winning over challengers or
The term “information age” insufficiently captures our current business landscape. We face unprecedented data streams, vast knowledge networks and unknown problems. Success hinges on how
From what I see in the organizations where I consult, we must prepare today’s leaders for an uncertain future. For progress to occur in nondestructive ways,
In my work as a coach, I have found that most middle managers and top executives (CFOs, COOs and some CEOs) have developed the skills
Smart leaders agree: hire for passion, train for skill. A manager with a passion for excellence, quality and accomplishment will benefit an organization. But when
Whether you’re giving difficult feedback to an employee, approaching your supervisor with a problem, or having an uncomfortable conversation with a peer — handling difficult
Imagine a workplace where people are scared to voice their opinions, where the fear of failure is so intense it paralyzes action. Such a work
The term “glass ceiling” evokes an image of an invisible, yet unbreakable, barrier that prevents women from advancing to higher levels of leadership, especially in
The world of quantum physics with its electrons, quarks, and uncertainty principles may seem far removed from the art of leadership. However, the quantum world