It’s difficult to speak about leadership potential without discussing appearances. Harder still is to give or get feedback on appearances at work without people getting
In the work I do coaching some very smart individuals, people ask me how they can improve their communication skills so they can get noticed
How come it’s so hard to listen? What good is it to ask people powerful questions when so many of us rarely do a good
Positive leadership isn’t some vague feel-good management fad. And yet it’s not exactly a concrete process like Six Sigma or TQM. Successful implementation therefore requires
Are you an analytical or socially savvy leader? I’ve been writing about positive leadership and how it’s not just a matter of being “nicer,” or
Have you noticed an emphasis on problems in your work place? Bosses who practice positive leadership are rare. Leaders and managers tend to focus on
Even though efficient models of leadership have changed over the last decades, the old ways of managing still exist. Old school leadership ideas are hard
The more I meet and speak with people working hard in organizations, the less I see a “9 to 5” mentality. Work is evolving in
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
People often ask me, how do you know if someone is a good leader? I always tell them if you have to ask, then chances
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
