Humble Leaders: Undedicated Need Not Apply
Some leaders believe authority, power and even intimidation are best to run organizations and achieve results. I believe this is a detriment, not an advantage.
Some leaders believe authority, power and even intimidation are best to run organizations and achieve results. I believe this is a detriment, not an advantage.
If you’re like some of the clients I work with, you grew up with several false ideas about what it takes to succeed as a
It’s well known from studies on employee engagement that employees are seeking more than a paycheck: they desire purpose, significance and the fulfillment associated with
In the face of today’s challenges, smart leaders can attest to what Marshall Goldsmith famously stated in his book by the same name, “What got
Trust in leadership is natural when leaders behave, speak and respond with integrity. I see this all the time in my work as a coach.
As a leader, do you provide praise and appreciation on a regular basis? If so, congratulations; people in your organization may find it easier to
Trust is a decisive difference maker in personal and collective prosperity, but consider this: many large employee surveys tells us that business leaders are among
Have you mastered the power of perseverance? As I wrote in my last post, no one can change his or her character in one leap.
Do you struggle with perseverance? If you’re anything like the clients I work with, take heart: perseverance can be learned and mastered. Of course, no
I’m always inspired by leaders who persevere. They really stand out from the rest: they have a significant impact, usually without commanding the limelight or
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