Elevate Your Leadership in 2016
When writing No-Drama Leadership which was published in 2015, I had the privilege to interview one of the greatest leaders of our time, Francis Hesselbein, former CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA....
View ArticleLove: The Power to Shape Culture
Every living thing just wants to be loved. Some people try to get love by proving they are right. Others try to get love by admitting they are always wrong. Some try to get love by saying “yes” when...
View ArticleFour Ways to Make Difficult Conversations Easier
ONE of the biggest barriers to leadership success is learning how to initiate a difficult conversation. New leaders have confessed to me in private coaching sessions that they are afraid the employee...
View ArticlePolitical Drama: Are You Engaged, Enraged, or Detached?
We’re seeing lots of drama throughout the 2016 political debates. The good news is that we are also seeing some positive results. Those who have never been interested in politics before are getting...
View ArticleThree Myths of Leadership
MY consulting journey emerged from having spent over 20 years working for a Fortune 100 company. However, my role was not as an executive, business unit manager, or human resources professional. I was...
View ArticleReduce Anxiety and Regain Leadership Effectiveness
Thoughts of impending doom, worry about making a wrong decision, fear of not meeting a deadline can become so pervasive that it becomes difficult to focus, and, as a result, your leadership...
View ArticleFrom Communication Mistakes to Communication Mastery
Even though communication is often referred to as “soft skills” a more appropriate term is critical skills. If you look at any workplace issue, at the root you see a communication problem, which...
View ArticleFive Ways to Elevate Your Leadership
Once you accept the role of leader, you start a journey that requires you to be more. Being more, is not only about what you learn, but who you become in the process. To successfully initiate a...
View ArticleI’ve Told Them A Thousand Times
The phrase I hear most from frustrated managers is "I've told them a thousand times," followed by "but nothing ever changes."
View ArticleDon’t Let Politics Ruin Thanksgiving
How do you enjoy Thanksgiving this year when you voted differently than your relatives? It may depend upon who you voted for, and whether you think you won or lost. Here are some random thoughts based...
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