Successful leadership requires precise planning, effective decisions and timely actions, all relying on dependable information. It calls for leaders who are able to spot holes
Stinking thinking is pervasive, toxic, and even used to manipulate, bully and control others. (I wrote about this, here.) Fortunately, when recognized and exposed, stinking thinking
Stinking thinking—thinking that leads you to believe that you will fail, that bad things will happen to you, or that you are not a very
Do you recognize organizational stinking-thinking? Let me ask you this: Is there a problem with negative thinking in your organization? Stinking thinking—thinking that leads you
Obsessive, overachieving managers can claim credit for myriad workplace advancements, however, compulsive managers are prone to blind spots. I see it all the time in
For any leader, the risks of big ego are magnified. An inflated perception of oneself distorts reality, both inwardly and outwardly. Author Ryan Holiday, in
I’ve been writing about self-awareness, inner monologue, and how we can improve our connections to others through better self-knowledge. So much of what we interpret
It’s not easy to uncover our blind spots and gain real self-awareness. One way is to carefully listen to yourself, and then write down your
One of the hallmarks of effective leaders is the fact that they excel at self-awareness. Being self-aware helps leaders understand others, be sensitive to blind
It may be a struggle for people-pleasing leaders to identify their traits, so it’s important for seasoned colleagues or a leadership coach to employ tested
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
