The Chronic Fixer Leader
Most of us are too immersed in our behaviors and habits. That’s why people take assessments and participate in 360º feedback—to see what they can’t.
Most of us are too immersed in our behaviors and habits. That’s why people take assessments and participate in 360º feedback—to see what they can’t.
Positive leaders have a genuinely encouraging mindset and determination to see the good in things. They continually battle negativity, model positivity and reinforce the expectation of a
Are you leading by positive example? Like it or not, the leader sets the example for the entire organization. They model the standards of thought
Are you a positive leader? It’s not just a matter of being “nicer” or more appreciative to people at work. Positive leaders place a higher
In my work coaching executives, it’s natural to talk about what’s wrong, and what’s not working. Two key factors explain this tendency to resist using
Have positive leaders become an endangered species? It’s tempting to ask this question, as examples of negativity and discord blast headlines. Too much negativity saps
I hear that many people would rather quit their jobs than work for a quiet manager. Surprising? Not really, when you consider the uncertainty that
How are you doing on your goal setting for 2018? Have you made a leadership resolution? Maybe you’re immune to change. It doesn’t matter if
2018 is quickly approaching; have you made a leadership resolution for change? Change is hard. The pull toward non-change is often underestimated. As good as our
Leader vs. manager: which hat fits you best? When it comes to your administrative skills (and style), knowing which hat you’re wearing, and which fits you best,
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