2018 is quickly approaching; have you made a leadership resolution for change? Change is hard. The pull toward non-change is often underestimated. As good as our
I’ve been writing about leading beyond your authority. The toughest test you’ll face when working outside your authority is challenging the system. It requires assertive
True leadership does not rely on authority to influence or guide others, rather, it inspires beyond direct authority. I wrote about this in my last
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
When it comes to resilient leadership, prudence is required. Unfortunately, in much of today’s culture the word prudent has negative connotations and is synonymous with being
I’ve been praising the character trait of humility, particularly when it comes to leadership. (You can read my posts here.) This topic comes up often
Face it: if there’s a huge gap between your intended message and how others hear it, you need to closely examine your communication style and
I’ve been posting about the research on leadership give and take. The majority of employees see their bosses fitting the mold of the “takers,” putting their
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
Most employees favor consensus-run organizations where leaders manage democratically through inclusion and feedback. Consensus-style leadership is a refreshing alternative to tyrannical leadership, but democracy, taken
Sudden information is generally incomplete, incorporating whatever is available at the moment. By contrast, leaders sift through information, take time to gather data, and draw
