The Importance of Communications in a Time of Crisis
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
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
Have you been paying attention to how you listen? I’ve been writing about this in recent posts. Have you noticed any selective hearing? Humans learn
“Every person I talked to said, ‘Oh, when you spoke to Fred, you felt like you were the only person in the world that mattered
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