Even though most managers get trained in coaching skills, the majority aren’t having coaching conversations that expand awareness, thinking and capability in the people they
I’ve noticed that when we’re having conversations at work, many of us confuse empathy with sympathy. Sympathy is feeling for a person. It often involves
In some ways, the ability to spot a difficult coworker is counterproductive. We’d be better off tagging a person as different rather than difficult. Why?
As a leader, what steps are you taking to foster kindness at work? Are you leading a culture of kindness? I introduced this concept in
Curiosity is a key component for a positive confrontation. It helps us find common ground, which leads to a win-win-win. I’ve been writing about this
Disruptive innovation is no easy feat. Executives and managers must lead with careful consideration and mindful intention. I’ve been writing about this in recent posts.
The most successful companies are led by people who recognize the need for change and manage it well. As I wrote in previous posts, smart
Managers who effectively harness coaching skills reap multiple benefits. Their employees are more committed, willing to put in greater effort and are less likely to
Whether you’re giving difficult feedback to an employee, approaching your supervisor with a problem, or having an uncomfortable conversation with a peer — handling difficult
Imagine a workplace where people are scared to voice their opinions, where the fear of failure is so intense it paralyzes action. Such a work
The term “glass ceiling” evokes an image of an invisible, yet unbreakable, barrier that prevents women from advancing to higher levels of leadership, especially in
The world of quantum physics with its electrons, quarks, and uncertainty principles may seem far removed from the art of leadership. However, the quantum world
