Television
How do you prepare yourself for a new activity? I didn’t put too much thought into this until I was at a conference a few years ago. I can’t remember the
In the pantheon of essential leadership traits, are you giving humility its due? It is easy to get caught up in the power associated with your position;
Welcome to another edition of leadersayswhat’s the Weekender, a peel of thought to start your weekend on the right track. Why just the peel?
Welcome to another edition of leadersayswhat’s the Weekender, a grinder of thought to start your weekend on the right track. Why a grinder?
Communication
When people discuss the essential communication skills for leaders, active listening is always listed. This typically includes the same general practices—paraphrase
Collaboration
Last summer, my family and I got hooked on a new home improvement competition television series called Home Free. I don’t typically enjoy the HGTV-type
On your ascend towards the upper echelon of management, there is an X-factor that is rarely discussed, but vitally important—your people skills.
Inspiration often comes from unlikely places…like the Teen Choice Awards. I don’t typically watch award shows and I am certainly not in the intended demographic
Do you have any of those annoying colleagues who dare to be consistent beacons of optimism? Whether it is a pre-coffee Monday morning or a post-lunch Friday
When I speak with newly hired leaders, I find myself advising them to avoid bashing their new company. This may seem counterintuitive, but it is actually quite common.