The Curious Negotiator
Are you a curious negotiator? I’ve been thinking a lot about our need for better negotiation skills. Negotiating is about coping with complexity. To succeed,
Are you a curious negotiator? I’ve been thinking a lot about our need for better negotiation skills. Negotiating is about coping with complexity. To succeed,
How would you describe your negotiation style? Is it cooperative, or competitive? Individualistic, or altruistic? While most people have a default style, I often see
What would you say is the mark of a master negotiator? We all spend a great deal of time negotiating. Just getting to the office
I’ve been exploring what it’s like to work for egotistic leaders. Author Ryan Holiday, in his book, Ego Is the Enemy (Penguin, 2016) makes the
Egotistical leaders can change, but it takes a deliberate effort on their part to refocus and see things from a wider view. Trained coaches are
Leaders with big egos not only affect the people they work with, but the whole organization suffers. Because of the egotist’s disinterest in other viewpoints,
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
If you’ve ever worked for someone with a big ego, then you know how frustrating it can be. Nothing can be more debilitating in an
An organization’s health is only as sound as its leader’s decisions. Some companies prosper from wise leadership directions, while others struggle after flawed choices—choices that
How a leader responds to adversity reveals how effective that leader truly is. Reactions to setbacks or crises not only test leadership character but define
Business is an active, demanding endeavor. Only those who consistently apply themselves succeed. Organizations that thrive require leaders who actively dream, plan, engage, solve, pursue,
Surveys and studies indicate global job dissatisfaction is at a two-decade high. Disengaged employees account for nearly 70 percent of the workforce, which significantly affects