Emotions are part of the human experience, and the high pressure of leadership often brings them out into the open. Most leaders are familiar with feelings of frustration, fear, disappointment, impatience or resentment at some point in their career. Amongst it all, one specific emotion can cause … [Read more...] about Anger in Leadership
Personal Development
Debunk Coaching Myths
The executive coaching field has grown significantly over the last decade as leaders greatly benefit by having a personal coach. Yet despite numerous resources and successes, the advantages of executive coaching remain elusive: misnomers, misunderstandings and myths block the full truth. Of course, … [Read more...] about Debunk Coaching Myths
Optimize Your Management Team
Extensive research reveals startling conditions in typical organizational settings. Gallup’s State of the American Manager Report, last updated in 2017, confirms a strong correlation between company prosperity and middle management abilities. Through the Manager Report and numerous surveys, Gallup … [Read more...] about Optimize Your Management Team
Leading with Gratitude
Many people agree that our culture is growing more impatient, selfish, disrespectful and ungrateful. Those who haven’t noticed are likely not bothered, and may be contributing to these disturbing tendencies. Not exactly glowing statements on our day and age. These attitudes and behaviors are also … [Read more...] about Leading with Gratitude
The Benefits of Vulnerability
The traditional definition of vulnerability is to be capable of, or susceptible to being wounded or hurt; being open to moral attack, criticism, temptation, etc. Most people in business understand these definitions and avoid vulnerability at all costs. Nowhere does this have more impact than in … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Vulnerability
The Art of Delegation
An alarming number of leaders suffer from the sensation that each day they are losing ground, unable to stay in front of the wave of overburdening workloads, deadlines and expectations. The toll on productivity, morale and health often goes unrecognized until a crisis hits. Equally alarming is that … [Read more...] about The Art of Delegation
Balance Your Leadership Skills
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
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
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
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