Executives focus—with good reasons—on the lack of employee engagement that is pervasive in organizations. In the United States, engagement remained flat at 64% last year. But
Inspiration, a vision for the future, connecting to values and motivations—these are all important leadership roles. But without connecting the dots to what each person
If you were to define the key elements required to be an effective leader, what would they be? Where you work, which qualities are valued
Leadership mindsets have changed greatly over the last few decades—gone are the days of control and privilege. Employees no longer accept controlling environments or stern
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
You can spot perfectionism in every field, and if you look closely, at every level. In management, the most productive are viewed as “systematic” or
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
In my work as a coach, I have found that most middle managers and top executives (CFOs, COOs and some CEOs) have developed the skills
Smart leaders agree: hire for passion, train for skill. A manager with a passion for excellence, quality and accomplishment will benefit an organization. But when
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,
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
