Hocus, Pocus: The Real Power of Focus
“A primary task of leadership is to direct attention. To do so, leaders must learn to focus their own attention.” Daniel Goleman In a fast-paced
“A primary task of leadership is to direct attention. To do so, leaders must learn to focus their own attention.” Daniel Goleman In a fast-paced
Our world is moving at breakneck speed. In the corporate world, the lines are often blurred between today and tomorrow. For leaders, being able to
We have an urgent need to raise the leadership bar. From what I observe, many of today’s executives feel as though they’re in over their
The most successful companies are led by people who recognize the need for change and manage it well. As I wrote in previous posts, smart
Corporate change may involve new products, new markets or a new company image. It may pertain to expansion or downsizing, or be as basic as
Innovation calls for disruption. Disruption leads to change, and sometimes, uncertainty. That’s why smart leaders develop the skills and behaviors necessary to effectively lead and
If you were to sit down and write out your personality traits and then list a couple of ways they show up as a leadership
Few managers excel at optimizing their organization’s culture, but when they do, they change the game. They grow faster than their competitors, survive economic downturns,
Have you noticed? There’s nothing that poisons a corporate culture as much as distrust. Conversely, the keystone to healthy organizational culture is an environment of
A clear company purpose gets people fired up. It’s even more powerful when it clearly and specifically articulates the difference your business strives to make
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