Anyone can be a leader who accepts that imperfection is part of the human condition, and who strives to engage and appreciate people for what they ARE versus resenting what they are not.
[ > Keep reading ]What are the implications for how you make choices when you are in a Leadership role? (this is second of two-part series)
[ > Keep reading ]Happiness – the anti-leadership edition: Most employees are already Unhappy, so it doesn’t take much effort to nudge them into Insecurity, as well. Here’s a quick reminder of how easy it is to keep your ungrateful subordinates in their place: under your control.
[ > Keep reading ]I wish inspirational commercials like this were actually run on television, where they could reach more people and offer positive messages in the media. It’s a minute and a half, and the most powerful message comes right at the end: I don’t want to be a superstar; I want to be better than that. I just want to be me!
[ > Keep reading ]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, doing what is right in …
[ > Keep reading ]While “making it up as you go” is a legitimate leadership strategy sometimes, is it the best approach to building your future?
[ > Keep reading ]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 of his own children, he …
[ > Keep reading ]There is nothing wrong with being a manager…but the BEST results come from those who model and nurture strong leadership in their organizations.
[ > Keep reading ]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 people – especially in bureaucratic …
[ > Keep reading ]How do you react when someone “pushes your buttons?” Please read the “instructions” before you read the main article. At the end, consider your reaction. There is no good or bad, here… just know that your ability to objectively notice and manage your reaction to a new point of view is critically important to success in an ever-changing and fast-moving world.
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