I’ve been exploring how organizations suffer from a culture of “good-enough.” What I’ve found in my coaching practice is that leaders and managers in these organizations
Managing people is no longer as simple as telling them what to do. With today’s interdependent work teams, it’s not enough to give instructions about
According to traditional management theorists (Henri Fayol and others), managers are supposed to plan, organize, coordinate and control. In truth, the pressures of reacting to
The stress of working for a bad boss can actually shorten your life. I’ve read a lot of studies that prove the link between a
I don’t know about you, but as my career shifted from managing to leading others, I found there was a tremendous gulf I had to
Why is it that power corrupts leaders? So many good bosses seem to go off track as they rise through organizations. Numerous studies show that
You have worked for enough different people over the course of your career to know that it’s not only a question of WHAT you do
Today’s leaders face innumerable challenges that previous generations never confronted: employee disengagement, cloud-based speed of commerce, political correctness, cultural diversity, social sensitivities, and a hyper-focus
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
