I recently received a bit of wisdom from a colleague of mine, and it was very important in a conversation I had today with a client, so I”m passing on to you. First, an important distinction between being NICE and being KIND Nice is about what the other person is thinking and feeling–it’s their perception … Read more
Here are four words that you should not tolerate in the workplace: FAKE – this is toxic for a leader. If you do not show up in an Authentic way, people will sense it. Be genuine. FEAR – when we are uncomfortable, we tend to withdraw. Leaders must step into the DIScomfort of difficult conversations, … Read more
While “making it up as you go” is a legitimate leadership strategy sometimes, is it the best approach to building your future?
I recently took inspiration from a retelling of this story, which speaks to the power of Integrity. The Emperor and The Seed (unattributed) Once there was an emperor in the Far East who was growing old and knew it was coming time to choose his successor. Instead of choosing one of his assistants or one … Read more
Do we REALLY need to know everything, right now? The Speed of Life need only stress you if you choose to let it…
You do crossword puzzles and Sudoku to keep your cognitive skills sharp, and you walk and life weights to keep your body strong… but what do you do to strengthen your EMOTIONAL muscles? Here are a handful of exercises to improve your Emotional Intelligence — an especially critical skill set for leaders and influencers.
There is nothing wrong with being a manager…but the BEST results come from those who model and nurture strong leadership in their organizations.
An effective leader does not behave like a crab, at any time and in any venue. Moreover, most good leaders have little tolerance for crabs, as they have a toxic effect on the workplace team. Still, crabs exist, for they often do their work under the sand, where they are not visible but they still undermine morale in the workplace.
A few weeks ago I learned about what the healthcare community refers to as The Big Four. These are the four behavioral concerns that drive cause and thus Cost in the healthcare system. Maybe now we can restart the conversation!?
One of the major obstacles to change and growth in an organization is something we call “Organizational Inertia.” In physics, inertia is: the tendency of matter to remain at rest if at rest, or, if moving, to keep moving in the same direction, unless affected by some outside force.” In common language this means that … Read more