Ask anyone who’s just had a performance review what they’re working on improving this quarter, and I’ll bet they’ll tell you precisely what deficits they
Most of us have a poor sense of our talents and strengths yet are acutely aware of our weaknesses and flaws. Why is that? I’ll
Knowing what are your strengths at work is key to good management. In my previous posts, I’ve been sharing with you the results of a
Organizations usually fail at selecting the right people with management talent. A report by Amy Adkins in the Gallup Business Journal (April 13, 2015) suggests
One of the most important decisions companies make is whom they name manager. Unfortunately, a new survey by the Gallup organization reveals that only one
Do you succumb to attentional blindness when making decisions? Leaders are prone to decision-making errors when they don’t notice information that’s readily available if only
As a leader, you’re responsible for decision making each day. But how confident are you in your ability to notice all pertinent information? If you’re
How can organizations improve their leadership decisions? What can smart leaders do to avoid making decision errors that lead to business and career bloopers? You
Last week I posted about avoiding faulty thinking in Chip and Dan Heath’s book Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work (Random
I’m curious about business decision processes and I’ve been thinking about how even smart leaders can make the wrong choices. For one thing, I’ve been
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
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
