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
If you want to be really effective with delegation, you’ll need to get really good at delivering AND receiving feedback. Perhaps the most critical aspect
Almost everyone I talk to in our crazy busy workplaces is out of time, overworked, and stressed to the max. We’re suffering from “The Overwhelm:” that sinking
When leaders delegate work, there is an art to letting go. Done well, it is beneficial for everyone: it empowers others to make decisions—shifting authority
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
