Positive Leaders Model the Standards
Are you leading by positive example? Like it or not, the leader sets the example for the entire organization. They model the standards of thought
August 9, 2018
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Hurray for Leadership Humility!
In an era of self-celebration, bravado announces confidence. You don’t have to look far to see ambitious people enthusiastically self-promote in order to be singled
September 11, 2017
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Receiving Feedback: The Strong Force of Resistance
In my opinion, based on what I’ve observed in organizations, receiving feedback may be one of the most difficult thing leaders should learn to do
October 31, 2016
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Feedback Conversations: Disentangle Facts from Opinion
Engaging in feedback conversations well is a vital part of leading others successfully toward desired results. But leaders rarely do it enough. Recently I wrote
October 13, 2016
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Self Managing Teams:
No Boss, No Managers
Productive self managing teams rarely happen spontaneously. Companies need ground rules to make them work well. I’ve been curious about a relatively new method some
February 15, 2016
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Managing People: What’s Wrong with Telling Them What to Do?
I’ve been sharing my thoughts about managing people, in particular the advantages of asking questions. We work in a culture of telling, where conversations become
August 6, 2015
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Leadership Decisions: Why We Don’t Notice
What We Need to Notice
I’ve been inspired by Harvard Professor Max Bazerman’s book The Power of Noticing: What the Best Leaders See (Simon & Schuster, 2014). It’s really caused
April 13, 2015
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How to Motivate People without Over-Managing
In my opinion, many business leaders have lost sight of how to motivate people at work. In fact, some companies haven’t updated their incentive practices
November 24, 2014
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Better Leadership Decision-Making
November 19, 2024
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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
Overcoming Adversity: 3 Steps Great Leaders Take
November 5, 2024
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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
Avoiding Leadership Drift
October 22, 2024
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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,
Employee Engagement: Your Secret Weapon
October 22, 2024
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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
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