The “Good-Enough” Culture: The Plague of Slow Failure
The “good-enough” culture plagues an organization in every aspect of its operation. Billions of dollars are wasted each year by leaders and staff who compromise on standards.
The “good-enough” culture plagues an organization in every aspect of its operation. Billions of dollars are wasted each year by leaders and staff who compromise on standards.
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Everyone I talk with is familiar with the narcissistic type leader, but not many people understand precisely how the term can apply in both a
I’ve been discussing leadership personalities and the importance of evaluating leadership potential using personality types. I believe that past performance isn’t sufficient for finding and
From what I see in the organizations where I consult, there’s an urgent need to understand leadership personality. Today―and especially for the future―we need leaders
In my previous post, I described the benefits that cultivating an attitude of gratitude brings to our lives. But let’s explore this further. Gratitude isn’t
How much do you understand about difficult conversations? Since they are inevitable, we’d better learn how to handle them. Fifteen years of research at the
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
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