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,
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
I’m exploring the issues of truth and dishonesty at work. If we all have the potential to cheat, we must first understand how dishonesty operates,
In my previous post, I described the benefits that cultivating an attitude of gratitude brings to our lives. But let’s explore this further. Gratitude isn’t
One of the primary reasons people seek out coaching is to take stock of their life and discover meaning, purpose, and passion. I see this
Knowing what your life purpose is means you know where your passion comes from and you can make decisions that are in alignment with what
Wise leaders who want to adapt to rapidly shifting demands of business for the future, continually work with an executive coach to grow their inner
In my work as a coach, I find that the inner game, i.e. the stuff of character, is the hardest, yet most significant, aspect of
What makes a leader stand out as remarkably effective? From what I’ve observed in my work in organizations, effective leaders hone their attention to focus
If you want to tap into your personal passion, self-knowledge is essential. Do you know your strengths? In business, nobody will manage your career if
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
