Successful leaders who practice ethical persuasion are transparent, honest, vulnerable and accountable. They engage their employees in planning and two-way communication. They inspire dedicated and
Researchers have been studying persuasion and what causes us to buy-in to an idea or action for over 50 years. While we’d like to believe
In spite of all that’s known about persuasion, we continue to misunderstand it and fail to make good use of its true nature. We make
I’ve been writing about our need for humble leaders. Humility in leadership is vital for sustainable success—for the leader, the organization and our entire society.
Some leaders believe authority, power and even intimidation are best to run organizations and achieve results. I believe this is a detriment, not an advantage.
If you’re like some of the clients I work with, you grew up with several false ideas about what it takes to succeed as a
It’s well known from studies on employee engagement that employees are seeking more than a paycheck: they desire purpose, significance and the fulfillment associated with
In the face of today’s challenges, smart leaders can attest to what Marshall Goldsmith famously stated in his book by the same name, “What got
In today’s dynamic environment, leading is tough. It requires both innate and learned abilities. I wrote about natural abilities in my last post. These are
If you are a natural leader, that is to say, if you were born with core leadership qualities, people have noticed how “right” you are
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
