From what I see in the organizations where I consult, we must prepare today’s leaders for an uncertain future. For progress to occur in nondestructive ways,
Are you a positive leader? It’s not just a matter of being “nicer” or more appreciative to people at work. Positive leaders place a higher
Understanding consensus-driven thinking can help us work more effectively with this leadership style. For leaders who overvalue consensus and unity, conflict is the primary source
One of the biggest teamwork challenges is lack of commitment.When teams lack commitment, it’s an indication that the participants haven’t fully explored the issues. The
High performing teams are founded on trust. Without trust, there are big problems with teams. Members don’t work well together. Trust is necessary to overcome
Like most things, leadership questions start in childhood. There was a study done in the UK that shows 4-year-old girls ask their mothers an average
What kinds of leadership questions are useful for managing people effectively? In my previous posts about leading by asking questions, I described four kinds of
Do you think it would be possible to improve management by asking people questions? In today’s achievement-oriented culture, displays of knowledge are admired. As Dr.
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
Business is an active, demanding endeavor. Only those who consistently apply themselves succeed. Organizations that thrive require leaders who actively dream, plan, engage, solve, pursue,
Surveys and studies indicate global job dissatisfaction is at a two-decade high. Disengaged employees account for nearly 70 percent of the workforce, which significantly affects
