Compulsive Managers: The Pros and Cons
If you work for a compulsive manager, you likely experience mixed feelings over completing great work vs. bearing the pain that comes with it. A
If you work for a compulsive manager, you likely experience mixed feelings over completing great work vs. bearing the pain that comes with it. A
Corporate culture places a high value on accomplishment and productivity, so it’s no surprise that many compulsive managers rise to executive positions. I see this
So, let me ask again: which hat fits you best? Leader, or manager? Or, leader AND manager? When it comes to your administrative skills (and
I’ve been doing a lot of reading, writing and discussing of leader vs. manager. Some schools of thought assert there are distinct administrative models: one being
Authority is one of the clearest distinctions between a leader and a manager. I’ve been writing about this in my recent posts. The definitions of
The difference between a leader and a manager is frequently the subject of much debate. If you’ve categorized yourself as one vs. the other, you’ve likely been
I’ve been writing about leading beyond your authority. The toughest test you’ll face when working outside your authority is challenging the system. It requires assertive
Are you effectively leading beyond your authority? People find it easier to follow the ideas of someone they like, respect and trust, suggests Erica Hersh
True leadership does not rely on authority to influence or guide others, rather, it inspires beyond direct authority. I wrote about this in my last
In the midst of great social, economic, scientific, and political change, intelligent approaches and true leadership count more than ever. Your job frequently requires buy-in
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