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When Character Traits Become Weaknesses

In the work I do as a coach, we discuss how the very character traits that peg a leader as having high-potential may prevent them from

August 29, 2019 1 Comment

How We Enable Leadership Hubris

Are you enabling leadership hubris? Hubris—that extreme pride and arrogance—occurs when those in power lose their connection to reality and vastly overestimate their capabilities. Unfortunately,

July 22, 2019 No Comments

How Arrogant Tendencies Affect Leadership Effectiveness

From what I see in the organizations where I consult, there’s an urgent need to understand leadership personality. Today―and especially for the future―we need leaders who can

July 18, 2019 No Comments

Socially Intelligent Leaders Monitor Their Anger

As a leader, how self-aware are you? Let me ask you this: How often do you observe and explore your feelings and actions? How do

June 24, 2019 No Comments

People-Oriented Management: Your Path to Success

Inspiration, a vision for the future, connecting to values and motivations—these are all important leadership roles. But without connecting the dots to what each person

April 29, 2019 No Comments

Win-at-all-Cost: The Dominator Leader

Have you seen passion turn into all-out competitiveness at work, where a win-at-all-cost philosophy spreads? Winning over circumstances is one thing; winning over challengers or

April 15, 2019 No Comments

Filling Your Gratitude Gap

Are you experiencing a gratitude gap? Let me ask you this: as a leader, how often are you thanked by friends, colleagues or employees? According

March 28, 2019 No Comments

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 No Comments