Quiet Managers, Detrimental Behaviors
Like great works of art, a good manager is hard to define. But ask anyone how to define a bad manager, and be prepared for
Like great works of art, a good manager is hard to define. But ask anyone how to define a bad manager, and be prepared for
I’ve been very impressed with a couple of books about improv comedy and how people are using the rules of improv comedy to improve conversation
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
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
If you’re wondering how to motivate your employees, get started with an individual motivational conversation. Boost employee commitment by talking to them about their motivational
These past few blog posts have been dissecting the elements of trust (here, here and here). If you were to boil down trust to its
In the work I do coaching leaders, everyone purports to have high leadership trust with stakeholders. Surveys, however, show otherwise. (See my previous post here.)
Do you work for a busy boss? One who is too busy most of the time? Your boss may be so focused on goal achievement
Whether you’re giving difficult feedback to an employee, approaching your supervisor with a problem, or having an uncomfortable conversation with a peer — handling difficult
Imagine a workplace where people are scared to voice their opinions, where the fear of failure is so intense it paralyzes action. Such a work
The term “glass ceiling” evokes an image of an invisible, yet unbreakable, barrier that prevents women from advancing to higher levels of leadership, especially in
The world of quantum physics with its electrons, quarks, and uncertainty principles may seem far removed from the art of leadership. However, the quantum world