I’ve been exploring the importance of feeling and expressing more gratitude in our lives. Scientists are discovering how an attitude of gratitude is essential for
Engaging in feedback conversations well is a vital part of leading others successfully toward desired results. But leaders rarely do it enough. Recently I wrote
In my work as a coach, my clients tell me they are often like workaholics, constantly trying to catch up work at home just to
Much to the detriment of our health and well-being, many societies celebrate obsessive work habits. Being a “workaholic” has become a badge of honor, one
How can busy managers bring out the best in people? Nothing is as difficult as managing people in uncertain times. With the rapidly changing competitive
In my last post, I talked about research from brain science psychiatrist Dr. Edward Hallowell. In his book, Shine: Using Brain Science to Get the
How can you be sure to bring out the best in people? If you’re on a team and responsible for results, you know how hard
Managers sincerely want their people to achieve excellence at work. Leadership and management alike know they can’t achieve expected business results without the full engagement
The annual statistics on employee engagement have been released by the Gallup Organization, with only slight improvements in what is considered to be an important
Let me ask you this: as a manager, are you having coaching conversations with your people? In spite of wide-spread coach training, most of the
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
