Are You a Natural Leader?
Are you a natural leader? Is there such a thing? The debate whether leaders are born or made has been waged for many years. The question
Are you a natural leader? Is there such a thing? The debate whether leaders are born or made has been waged for many years. The question
As a leader, are you intentionally (and effectively) helping your employees in cultivating strengths? One of the aspects people value in their jobs the most
In today’s dynamic environment, strengths-based teams with a diverse set of skills and personalities create resilient, sustainable, and more productive teams. You see, when paired
Are you creating a culture built on strengths? Much has been documented on the advantages leaders have when they strive to identify their employee strengths and
As a leader, how comfortable are you with conflict and disagreement? Do you thrive, survive, or dive under-cover? For consensus-driven leaders, learning to accept, be
Understanding consensus-driven thinking can help us work more effectively with this leadership style. For leaders who overvalue consensus and unity, conflict is the primary source
Do you recognize consensus-driven thinking? Leaders who struggle to make decisions, especially on issues where the team’s view is split, are likely consensus-driven. Their tentativeness
Most people will say they prefer to work for a consensus-driven leader, where inclusion and feedback are used to manage democratically. Who wouldn’t? It may
Have you ever worked for a consensus-driven leader? Sometimes I hear people complain that their managers are too eager to solicit opinions and feedback from
It’s challenging for compulsive managers to identify with feelings (their own or others’) and step outside their own perspective, but they can, and do. One
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