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
What impact do your leadership communications have? Do they result in people feeling more valued and able to contribute? Do they bring people together to
People are naturally drawn to leaders who establish trust and confidence through powerful interpersonal communication. When managers and leaders communicate interpersonally, employees feel cared for
It’s challenging for compulsive managers to identify with feelings (their own or others’) and step outside their own perspective, but they can, and do. One
The compulsive manager mindset poses unique challenges, but understanding their perspective and motives can help with healthier behavior. I’ve been doing some reading and writing
If you work for a compulsive manager, you likely experience mixed feelings over completing great work vs. bearing the pain that comes with it. A
Corporate culture places a high value on accomplishment and productivity, so it’s no surprise that many compulsive managers rise to executive positions. I see this
I’ve been writing about self-awareness, inner monologue, and how we can improve our connections to others through better self-knowledge. So much of what we interpret
It’s not easy to uncover our blind spots and gain real self-awareness. One way is to carefully listen to yourself, and then write down your
I’ve been discussing the art of receiving feedback. This is key for leaders because organizations need to respond with agility to changing market needs and
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
