People are naturally drawn to leaders who establish trust and confidence through powerful interpersonal communication. When managers and leaders communicate interpersonally, employees feel cared for
It’s challenging for compulsive managers to identify with feelings (their own or others’) and step outside their own perspective, but they can, and do. One
Leadership journaling is most productive, and meaningful, when asking yourself questions that provoke deeper thoughts; but watch out for those rabbit holes! In my previous
Is your organization suffering in a “good-enough” culture? Here’s how leaders conquer “good-enough” and go from mediocre to excellent. Excellence is a better teacher than mediocrity. ~ Warren
Why do nine out of 10 leaders rate so poorly on measures of trust? Whether or not your leaders are trustworthy or not, it doesn’t
I’ve been discussing the art of receiving feedback. This is key for leaders because organizations need to respond with agility to changing market needs and
In spite of vocalizing they want to hear it, many leaders block feedback out. Rarely do leaders know how to receive feedback well. Those who
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
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
