A gifted leader gets the “right” people to do the “right” things at the “right” time. It’s easy to tell when a good leader is at work. And conversely, it’s just as easy to tell when a poor leader is at the helm. Part Science, Part Art What makes it so hard to define and […]
Any company can say they encourage and invite innovation, but innovation involves taking acceptable risks. Taking acceptable risks involves using judgment, and using judgment means loosening the reins and trusting your employees. How do you encourage a climate of acceptable risk and innovation? It all starts with your company culture and its relationship with judgment […]
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How does work-life balance differ between business owners and lower-level employees? The tipping of scales may surprise you – find out here. […]
You are a more powerful force than you may recognize when you truly understand how a person successfully leads others, including oneself. […]
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Rather than seeing the phrase as a resignation or expression of frustration, I use “It is what it is” to reflect a healthy acceptance of a situation or event, accompanied by a readiness to move on. […]
Becoming aware of the roles within your organization can help you and your colleagues shift out of non-productive patterns and embrace healthier ways of interacting. […]
How can you tell when you’re in the presence of a great leader? We take a deeper look in this piece. […]
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I typically begin my leadership workshops with two questions. The first is “How many feel they have ever been in the presence of a great leader.” After some hesitation, about half the hands go up. My follow-up question is this: “How many have ever been in the presence of someone who thinks they are a […]
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In my experience as a business coach and consultant, I’ve found that leaders thrive doing work they enjoy with people they respect in circumstances that align with their personal priorities and values. I’ve also found that the most effective way to sustain true leadership has to do with the engine that powers the decisions, which […]
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Intentional Leadership is the latest approach in wide circulation, and it warrants a good look and a conversation. What exactly is it? […]
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