Pivot with Purpose: Take Flight with Why
Managing through change can be a real crucible test for leaders today. To be sure, intense, unplanned, and traumatic events have the power to transform
Managing through change can be a real crucible test for leaders today. To be sure, intense, unplanned, and traumatic events have the power to transform
How do you unite your employees in high stakes situations? Consider this: the voice of divergence and dissidence can be a catalyst for innovation and
Good communication has never been as important as it is today. Rumors, misinformation, and fear can spread as quickly as a virus. Clear, factual, and
Disruptive innovation is no easy feat. Executives and managers must lead with careful consideration and mindful intention. I’ve been writing about this in recent posts.
Are you burned-out on the hype of disruptive innovation? When I think of the word “disruptive,” it evokes memories of school children unable to self-soothe
How likeable are the leaders in your organization? Is likeability at work measured using the same criteria for everyone? If a co-worker asked you about
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
Have you ever worked with a really poor listener? People who have poor listening skills are generally not difficult to spot. They are often easily
Listening may be the most difficult skill to master when communicating effectively. But master it, we can! The non-verbal part of communicating is the most
How do you test your leadership insights? “Innovation is seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought.” ~ Dr. Albert, Szent-
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