Stinking thinking is pervasive, toxic, and even used to manipulate, bully and control others. (I wrote about this, here.) Fortunately, when recognized and exposed, stinking thinking
Stinking thinking—thinking that leads you to believe that you will fail, that bad things will happen to you, or that you are not a very
Do you recognize organizational stinking-thinking? Let me ask you this: Is there a problem with negative thinking in your organization? Stinking thinking—thinking that leads you
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
In my previous post, I explored the many ways mediocrity wastes billions of dollars in organizations. The good-enough culture flows down from the top of the
What distinguishes effective leaders from their mediocre colleagues? It’s mindset. Leaders with a growth mindset use every challenge as a learning goal. Effective leaders have
You can’t expect yourself to perform well on the job unless you pay attention to brain fitness. If you’re starting to wonder about forgetting things,
What sort of mindset does your boss have? There are five different mindsets used by highly effective managers. I’ve been writing about how important good
To lead others, you must first start learning about yourself, how to manage yourself, and demonstrate self-leadership. No one is going to follow you if
Here are three questions you need to ask yourself if you want to adopt a new mindset for success. Instead of relying on a fixed
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
