The most successful leaders I know offer their employees a rewarding work life—an environment that cares for them, values their contributions and gives them a
For any leader, the risks of big ego are magnified. An inflated perception of oneself distorts reality, both inwardly and outwardly. Author Ryan Holiday, in
If you’ve ever worked for someone with a big ego, then you know how frustrating it can be. Nothing can be more debilitating in an
My coaching clients tell me they are challenged when they have to work for a people-pleaser leader. When the boss tries to be too nice
I’ve been exploring what it takes for leaders to become more authentic leaders. According to author Karissa Thacker in The Art of Authenticity (Wiley, 2016),
How do authentic leaders come across as truly credible? For one thing, people don’t believe leaders who exhibit questionable behavior. If a leader shows flexible
I’ve been exploring what it takes for leaders to develop into more authentic leaders. Author Karissa Thacker in The Art of Authenticity (Wiley, 2016) suggests
Authentic leaders know themselves well, notes Brenda Ellington Booth, a clinical professor of management at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business. When leaders are self-aware,
Are you really the authentic leader your people want you to be? Many leaders are unaware of how their lack of authenticity chips away at
Is it even possible to encourage honesty at work? Everyone likes to think of themselves as honest. And, it’s far easier to see the distortions
Listening may be the most difficult skill to master when communicating effectively. But master it, we can! The non-verbal part of communicating is the most
How do you test your leadership insights? “Innovation is seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought.” ~ Dr. Albert, Szent-
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
