The Four Promises of Effective Leaders
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
March 28, 2016
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Brain Fitness: The Lost Art of Single Tasking
Sometimes the demands on managers’ time and attention makes one feel like a juggling octopus. After a while we get awfully good at multitasking. Perhaps
January 14, 2016
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Digital Multitasking Brings Limited Results
I’m concerned that the digital devices we’re using non-stop are only creating more digital distractions. Instead of streamlining the flow of information and saving us
September 7, 2015
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Digital Distractions:
The War for Your Attention
Let me ask you something about your work habits. Are you letting digital devices overwhelm you and eat away at your ability to focus and
September 3, 2015
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6 Ways Creative Questions Lead to Innovations
Asking creative questions can change everything. A big, beautiful question can generate ideas, inspire action, influence engagement and participation, as well as solve problems and
August 24, 2015
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4 Kinds of Effective Leadership Questions
What kinds of leadership questions are useful for managing people effectively? In my previous posts about leading by asking questions, I described four kinds of
August 13, 2015
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Managing by Asking People Questions
Do you think it would be possible to improve management by asking people questions? In today’s achievement-oriented culture, displays of knowledge are admired. As Dr.
August 10, 2015
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How to Manage People Using Questions
What happens when you manage people by asking questions? If you’re a boss, then asking questions of the people you’re in charge of has definite
August 3, 2015
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Managing People: Ask Good Questions
Managing people is no longer as simple as telling them what to do. With today’s interdependent work teams, it’s not enough to give instructions about
July 30, 2015
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Managing Performance: Appreciate!
If you do nothing else as a manager, learn to appreciate your people. It’s simple and effective. If you want to excel at managing performance,
July 27, 2015
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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,
Employee Engagement: Your Secret Weapon
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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
The Traps of Consensus-Style Leadership
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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
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