The Art of Receiving Feedback
“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” ~ Bill Gates Receiving feedback with grace is a valuable leadership skill,
October 27, 2016
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The Four Promises of Effective Leaders
What makes a leader stand out as remarkably effective? From what I’ve observed in my work in organizations, effective leaders hone their attention to focus
March 28, 2016
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How to Improve Conversation
Skills at Work
Conversations at work can often feel more like political debates and battles between egos. People with strong points of view argue and debate without anyone
December 3, 2015
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5 Leadership Trust Building Skills
I’ve been exploring what builds high leadership trust (here and here). Maister, Green and Galford write about the elements that build trust in their book
November 13, 2014
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The Leadership Paradox: Self-Awareness First
It seems not many business leaders have great self-awareness. In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s hard to take time for reflection and introspection. But if
October 16, 2014
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From Managing to Leading Others:
Crossing the Mental Grand Canyon
I don’t know about you, but as my career shifted from managing to leading others, I found there was a tremendous gulf I had to
October 9, 2014
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Leading People: How Much Emotion Should You Express?
How well do the leaders in your organization express their emotions? What about you? Do you appropriately articulate your feelings? Do you use emotional expressiveness
September 1, 2014
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What Is Positive Leadership?
In my practice as an executive coach and leadership consultant, I encourage positive leadership and positive thinking but I often encounter resistance from cynical, hard-driving
June 9, 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
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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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