The most successful leaders I know offer their employees a rewarding work life—an environment that cares for them, values their contributions and gives them a
The topic of leadership authenticity is popping up with great frequency these days, and I’ve noticed that there are two very different definitions (and criticisms)
I am so impressed by leaders who excel in uniting others. Their organizations are thriving because they recognize the importance of people’s welfare. You see,
How do you define a “winning team”? Competing for the drum section leader position of my high school band taught me lessons about life that
As a leader, how do you lower barricades your people face? Most people want to be productive and proud of their work. Oftentimes, circumstances beyond
You don’t have to look far to see how polarity can cause people and processes to come to a shrieking halt. Disunity causes dysfunction. But
I’ve been thinking about what makes effective leaders stand out. What I see is that companies thrive and grow when leaders help people feel fulfilled,
Leaders with grit have a combination of perseverance and passion toward long-term goals. They “work strenuously toward challenges, maintaining effort and interest despite failure, adversity
Working for a perfectionist can be taxing, especially a perfectionistic manager who imposes unrealistic standards of perfection on others. The temptation to rebel may be
Perfectionism is not all bad. Think about it: perfectionistic managers develop the skills to blend reason, logic, emotion and insight. They rely on these tools
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
