Most people I work with say their company values include such items as Integrity, Customer Service, Quality, Respect, High Performance, Teamwork, Leadership, and Innovation. Often these words
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)
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
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,
As a coach, I often see leaders frequently ignore and squelch their emotional voices. But this approach doesn’t win much respect with our largest US
Work carries a large, invisible burden: the presumption that it will provide our lives with meaning and energize our spirits. Many times, it does. But
Smart leaders hire for passion; they know it’s the quickest way to infuse passion and high performance into their company. They also understand that setting
What do you think will be the priority skills for organizational leadership in 2019? I’ve been writing about this in recent posts. Some schools of
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
