Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness. ~ Brené Brown The greatest leaders I
When you hear “leadership vulnerability,” what comes to mind? In my work as a coach, I often see how the word vulnerability generates negative impressions
How well do the leaders in your organization understand vulnerability? What about you? With today’s emphasis on human relations, employee engagement and softer leadership skills,
Every leader has experienced ups and downs, peaks and valleys, wins and losses. They’ve faced white water rapids, calm seas and zero knots. Every successful
When was the last time you experienced leadership drift? Was there any fallout? If you’re anything like the leaders I talk to regarding this subject,
Work carries a large, invisible burden: the presumption that it will provide our lives with meaning and energize our spirits. Many times, it does. But
Smart leaders hire for passion; they know it’s the quickest way to infuse passion and high performance into their company. They also understand that setting
Humans, by nature, are a passionate species, and most of us seek out stimulating experiences. However, many of the leaders I talk with struggle from time-to-time with
It’s the eve of another new year; have you had a chance to review and reflect? Where do you go from here? Are you focused
What do you think will be the priority skills for organizational leadership in 2019? I’ve been writing about this in recent posts. Some schools of
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
