The Paradox of Leadership Give and Take
Is there truth in the paradox of leadership give and take: give more than you take, to get more? Leaders with these two different behavioral styles may disagree.
Is there truth in the paradox of leadership give and take: give more than you take, to get more? Leaders with these two different behavioral styles may disagree.
I’ve been exploring how organizations suffer from a culture of “good-enough.” It’s typically a top-down job – when leaders don’t care enough about being the best
Who hasn’t dealt with fear of failure in one’s career, at one time or another? Here are some process-oriented changes to lessen the effects of
Asking creative questions can change everything. A big, beautiful question can generate ideas, inspire action, influence engagement and participation, as well as solve problems and
In the work I do coaching some very smart individuals, people ask me how they can improve their communication skills so they can get noticed
Having it all is the American dream. Career. Clients. Employees. Husband. Wife. House. Kids. Family. Friends. Car. Self…the list goes on. What we often fail
You’re 6 years old, and go up to bat for the first time. There’s a ball staring at you in the face, and somehow, you’re
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
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
Most employees favor consensus-run organizations where leaders manage democratically through inclusion and feedback. Consensus-style leadership is a refreshing alternative to tyrannical leadership, but democracy, taken
Sudden information is generally incomplete, incorporating whatever is available at the moment. By contrast, leaders sift through information, take time to gather data, and draw