Step-Up Your Listening Skills with Self-Awareness and Empathy
“Every person I talked to said, ‘Oh, when you spoke to Fred, you felt like you were the only person in the world that mattered
January 13, 2020
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Why Leaders Aren’t Listening (Well)
I think we can all agree: we know how important it is for leaders to step up their skills, and practice, in the art of
January 9, 2020
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Counteract Your Workplace Grinch
Have you noticed how the workplace Grinch can really steal focus? We humans have a strong survival instinct that draws on our ability to spot
December 5, 2019
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Why You Might Be the Grinch at Work
Are you the Grinch at work? I wouldn’t be surprised. Some executives would assert that expressing positive emotions in the workplace denies the harsh realities
December 2, 2019
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Balance Your Traits
Are your leadership traits an asset, or a liability? I posed that question at the beginning of this series of posts. Unexamined traits and behavior
September 9, 2019
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Is “Help” Your 4-Letter Word?
What is your criteria for asking someone for help? As a coach, I find there is a wide range of criteria (some conscious, some not)
May 23, 2019
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Conscious Concession or Dangerous Deference?
When it comes to organizational success, leadership personality matters. Leaders with strong social intelligence know how, and when, to express polite respect by deferring to
April 11, 2019
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The Upside of Perfectionism
Perfectionism is not all bad. Think about it: perfectionistic managers develop the skills to blend reason, logic, emotion and insight. They rely on these tools
March 14, 2019
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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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