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,
I’ve been writing about leading beyond your authority. Ultimately, your success depends on knowing how to influence and inspire others. According to Clay Scroggins, author
Whether you’re giving difficult feedback to an employee, approaching your supervisor with a problem, or having an uncomfortable conversation with a peer — handling difficult
Imagine a workplace where people are scared to voice their opinions, where the fear of failure is so intense it paralyzes action. Such a work
The term “glass ceiling” evokes an image of an invisible, yet unbreakable, barrier that prevents women from advancing to higher levels of leadership, especially in
The world of quantum physics with its electrons, quarks, and uncertainty principles may seem far removed from the art of leadership. However, the quantum world
