Vast amounts of information are available pertaining to the definition and components of leadership. It is a complex topic, based on the challenges of human behavior; that varying, uncontrollable and often mysterious element that makes leading far more than following guidelines. Great leaders know … [Read more...] about Balance Your Leadership Skills
Lead Better by Seeing More
In this over-information age, an alarming number of business plans fail because leaders ignore the facts needed to make sound decisions. Misguided perspectives can be blamed on a lack of data, wrong data or the inability to understand relevance. Even in hindsight, some leaders fail to see what went … [Read more...] about Lead Better by Seeing More
Giving Your Employees the Respect They Need
Today’s work environment is tough enough without having to deal with disrespect or incivility. Harvard Business Review research reveals that over 50% of people don’t feel respected by their leaders. Many employees find that disrespect is indicative of their work culture as well, and 25% of them … [Read more...] about Giving Your Employees the Respect They Need
The Problem with Problem-Solving Leaders
Are you a problem-solving leader? Many employees long for leaders who can solve workplace problems—from flawed systems and procedures to inconsistent policies and managers. They want their leaders to see through the trees and attack forest-sized issues, with the discernment and authority to fix … [Read more...] about The Problem with Problem-Solving Leaders
Persuading Your Employees to Adopt Your Plans
Leaders are continually challenged to assess their organizations for any changes needed to improve function and long-term outlook. They take a deep look at many aspects of the operation, studying information from various viewpoints and departments. Leaders are also tasked with ensuring that all … [Read more...] about Persuading Your Employees to Adopt Your Plans
How Leadership Newsletters Add Value
As a successful business coach and consultant you’ve earned your stripes; you’ve honed your special skill-set through years of education, training and experience. But how do you share your qualifications with prospective clients in a way that makes you stand out? How do potential clients know that … [Read more...] about How Leadership Newsletters Add Value
Better Leadership Decision-Making
An organization’s health is only as sound as its leader’s decisions. Some companies prosper from wise leadership directions, while others struggle after flawed choices—the kind that receive extra publicity because of the adverse impact on their organizations, people and communities. The pressures … [Read more...] about Better Leadership Decision-Making
Patient Leaders Prevail
Most leaders agree that the pressures and expectations of business have increased dramatically in the last decade. Results, profits, and value for shareholders often take top priority, and it seems everyone wants everything faster. With technology evolving quickly and the drive to do more with less, … [Read more...] about Patient Leaders Prevail
Overcoming Leadership Fears
Companies face myriad threats: a volatile economy, politics, cost overruns, competition and disruptive technology, among others. But there’s a particular internal threat that can dwarf them: fear at the leadership level. Fearful leaders often cannot deal with difficult issues or conversations, so … [Read more...] about Overcoming Leadership Fears
Great Leaders Develop Their People
Years of data have revealed a repeated theme for employees: they want to be competent at their jobs and have the ability to succeed. This has become so important to them that 40% of employees who feel they’ve been deprived of the training necessary to be effective at their jobs will leave before … [Read more...] about Great Leaders Develop Their People