Breaking Through the Invisible Wall
In business, there is an invisible wall between good management and great leadership. You can break through that wall.
Leaders: There’s a New Way to Understand Change
Author’s NOTE: I wrote the first version of this article in 2018 – a full 2 years BEFORE the whole world locked down and faced the COVID-19 pandemic. Business has not been the same since. At a recent luncheon, I was involved in a discussion that I find becoming more common. The topic was this: […]
Leaders: Are You Wearing the Emperor’s New Clothes?
Leaders need to be cautious about getting too caught up in the excitement of something new. Moving ahead on excitement alone can leave you exposed, just like the Emperor in the fable.
Leaders: Is Your Myopia Your Utopia?
Since effective leadership is part art as much as part science, I see too many managers taking a nearsighted look at their role and responsibility.
Change and Progress, Are They Twins?
Change for the sake of change is meaningless. However, progress toward a new goal or achievement is more vital and more valuable to your organization.
Leaders: If you Confuse, You Lose
A confused mind says NO. If you confuse the people around you, the overall performance will be greatly reduced or even eliminated.
7 Strategies for Being a Better Manager
Being a good manager requires a level of leadership. Without the right training and development, you might find that being a manager is a struggle.
The 5 C’s of a Trusted Leader
Successful leaders build trust. Building trust is something you must do. Trust underpins every relationship in the workplace – between boss and employee, between colleagues, and between businesses.
Managing “UP” the Organization or Fixing a Bad Boss
Do you have one of those hard-to-work-for bad bosses? OK, that’s too kind. Is your boss a jerk? Do you sometimes want to pull your hair out? Or even throw things after a talk with Mr./Mrs. Wonderful? Bad bosses almost always lack emotional intelligence. They play favorites, gossip, and have private agendas not always in […]
Leaders: Are You a 2023 Contender or a Pretender?
If your desire is to be a better manager at work, at home, or in the community, you may want to develop some actual leadership skills. However, if you are already following certain leadership principles, there is always room for lifting the lid to expand your reach and influence. After many years of working with […]