It’s difficult to speak about leadership potential without discussing appearances. Harder still is to give or get feedback on appearances at work without people getting
In this series of posts on leadership communications, I’ve been sharing the seven power cues from author Nick Morgan in Power Cues: The Subtle Science
As a leader, you may overestimate just how much influence you exert in your leadership communication. You may very well know the words you project,
Some leaders are naturally great communicators and seem to intuitively know how to inspire followers. Others, well, at least in my work coaching individuals, study
How come it’s so hard to listen? What good is it to ask people powerful questions when so many of us rarely do a good
Here are some more of my favorite power questions that leaders can use to help motivate and influence their people. In Power Questions: Build Relationships,
Do you experience “brain clutter?” You know, when you’ve got so many things to keep track of, your head might explode? I know I sometimes
In my previous blog post here, I mentioned how everyone struggles with overwhelm, lack of time, and too much stress. Those feelings have more to
Positive leadership isn’t just an exercise in feeling good. It’s about results. The best intentions don’t count unless you put principles into action. To reap
Are you an analytical or socially savvy leader? I’ve been writing about positive leadership and how it’s not just a matter of being “nicer,” or
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
