Is accountability becoming even more important in 21st Century business? In an age of ubiquitous social media and cell-phone videos, Big Brother’s watchful eyes seem to loom large. Rudeness, politically incorrect slips of the tongue and outrageous conduct are digitally captured and immediately … [Read more...] about Accountability Essentials
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How to Voice a Complaint
“Complaint has a noble history. It has driven human society forward and led to the abolition of systemic injustice. That it is now primarily associated with inconsequential moans and frivolous litigation is a travesty.” ~ Julian Baggini, Complaint: From Minor Moans to Principled Protests, Profile … [Read more...] about How to Voice a Complaint
The Leadership Trust Deficit
Employees want consistency between their leaders’ words and actions. But only 11 percent strongly agree that their managers “walk the talk,” a 2011 Maritz poll reveals. Fairly or unfairly, leaders’ behaviors are magnified and weighted, including their values, work ethics, integrity and perceived … [Read more...] about The Leadership Trust Deficit
Rekindle Your Creative Thinking
Creativity is something you practice, not just a talent you’re born with. ~ Tom Kelley and David Kelley, IDEO According to a global IBM survey of chief executives, creativity is the most sought-after trait in leaders today. Without continual breakthroughs, Facebook, Google, Apple, Procter & … [Read more...] about Rekindle Your Creative Thinking
The Truth About Dishonesty
"Morality, like art, means drawing a line somewhere." ~ Oscar Wilde Forbes Magazine calls a recent financial scandal "the shocking indictment of the culture of banks." This time it involves unethical, illegal fixing of financial markets by the great names of banking. Barclays has admitted guilt … [Read more...] about The Truth About Dishonesty
Purpose-Driven Leadership: The Bridge to What Truly Matters
Knowing why you’re here, and who you want to be, isn’t a part-time job. The challenge is to live out what you stand for, intentionally, in every moment. ~ Tony Schwartz, author Far from being touchy-feely concepts touted by motivational speakers, purpose and values have been identified as key … [Read more...] about Purpose-Driven Leadership: The Bridge to What Truly Matters
The Work Paradox:
More Play, Less Pain
“In a culture that sometimes equates work with suffering, it is revolutionary to suggest that the best inward sign of vocation is deep gladness—revolutionary but true.” ~ Parker Palmer, The Courage to Teach
People prefer leisure to work—no surprise there. What is surprising is that they report more … [Read more...] about The Work Paradox:
More Play, Less Pain
Information Overload: 45,276 Ways to Stop It
How many times have you screamed to yourself: “There is too much information online! Make it stop! Argh!” According to a 2009 study conducted by the University of California, San Diego, Americans consume on average approximately 34 gigabytes of information a day. This translates to about 100,000 … [Read more...] about Information Overload: 45,276 Ways to Stop It
Emotions – Leadership’s Secret Weapon
“Leadership isn't something you do writing memos; you've got to appeal to people's emotions. They've got to buy in with their hearts and bellies, not just their minds.” ~ Lou Gerstner, IBM’s former CEO Emotions are critical to business success because they drive behaviors. Companies that achieve an … [Read more...] about Emotions – Leadership’s Secret Weapon
Office Gossip: How to Survive and Thrive
Working in some office environments is similar to reality TV, where participants are pitted against each other for survival of the cunning. If you work in an organizational culture where gossip and rumors run rampant, how can you navigate your way through it and thrive? In one sense, gossip is a … [Read more...] about Office Gossip: How to Survive and Thrive