Do you recognize consensus-driven thinking? Leaders who struggle to make decisions, especially on issues where the team’s view is split, are likely consensus-driven. Their tentativeness
Most people will say they prefer to work for a consensus-driven leader, where inclusion and feedback are used to manage democratically. Who wouldn’t? It may
Have you ever worked for a consensus-driven leader? Sometimes I hear people complain that their managers are too eager to solicit opinions and feedback from
Many leaders will tell you that what you need to know is learned on the job in response to stressful situations. But in order to
In business, leaders are highly respected for sharp minds, to the extent that we frequently ignore and squelch our emotions. But even the most analytical
Being a leader isn’t easy, nor is it a question of in-born natural talent. Most of what you need to know is learned on the
Does your organization support equality? Let me as you this: do you actively, and equally, engage all of your employees? Would they all agree? I’ve
Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care. ~ Theodore Roosevelt I’ve been doing some recent writing on employee engagement.
Does your organization support a culture of partnership? I see great leaders who create a culture of unity—where everyone is on the same team and
When it comes to employee engagement, adopting a philosophy that puts people first strengthens engagement, provided it’s backed by actions. I wrote about this mindset
Join Nancy as she talks with Meredith Hirsh, her client, on her podcast, Working Healthcare. Learn when to seek a therapist versus a coach and
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
