“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” ~ Bill Gates Receiving feedback with grace is a valuable leadership skill, yet many managers struggle with it. While we’re often quick to critique others, being on the receiving end involves an entirely different set of … [Read more...] about The Art of Receiving Feedback
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Do You Have an Attitude of Gratitude?
Do you regularly express gratitude? It turns out that an "attitude of gratitude" is not only wise for building positive relationships, but good for your health. "If [thankfulness] were a drug, it would be the world's best-selling product with a health maintenance indication for every major organ … [Read more...] about Do You Have an Attitude of Gratitude?
Disentangle Difficult Conversations
Why do we avoid difficult conversations? At some point, many of us have had to deliver the dreaded line, “We need to talk.” And this often precedes an argument rather than any conversation. Why are some conversations so difficult that we’ll do anything to avoid them? Possibly because: We are … [Read more...] about Disentangle Difficult Conversations
Bring Out the Best in People: 5 Steps to Peak Performance
How do you bring out the best in people? Managers want their people to achieve excellence at work. Leaders and management alike know that they can't achieve expected business results without the participation and engagement of individuals and teams. Without people motivated for peak performance, … [Read more...] about Bring Out the Best in People: 5 Steps to Peak Performance
Workaholic? 5 Tips to Work Less and Still Get Ahead
Much to the detriment of our health and well-being, many societies celebrate obsessive work habits. Being a "workaholic" has become a badge of honor, one that unfortunately describes too many of today’s working people. Workaholics often strain their personal relationships. If you’re married to your … [Read more...] about Workaholic? 5 Tips to Work Less and Still Get Ahead
The Changing Face of Employee Engagement: 7 Trends
With so many organizations focusing on Employee Engagement, why aren't engagement levels across the world increasing? With low engagement in the workforce, there are serious and potentially lasting repercussions for the global economy. According to Gallup’s latest poll, employee engagement has been … [Read more...] about The Changing Face of Employee Engagement: 7 Trends
Discovering Your Life’s Purpose
Discovering your life’s purpose can be likened to embarking on a treasure hunt where new paths unfold in mysterious and surprising ways. Are you ready to become curious, to see what you will discover in order to live a purposeful, well-lived life? All it takes is a willingness to begin. Knowing why … [Read more...] about Discovering Your Life’s Purpose
Beyond SMART Goals: How to Build Better Results
Just about everyone has used some version of SMART goals. This is a mnemonic acronym for setting goals that are: Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time bound Using the SMART system makes it easier to stay on track and accomplish key success factors. But there are problems … [Read more...] about Beyond SMART Goals: How to Build Better Results
3 Ways to Generate Self-Motivation
Whether you're the boss or working for one, the ability to self-motivate and be highly productive is increasingly important. In today's competitive job market, you can't expect to collect a paycheck for just showing up on time. In the 1980s, at least 90% of people worked for someone else. That's … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Generate Self-Motivation
The Inner Game of Leadership
The most challenging part of growing brilliant leaders who will thrive in 21st century business is coaching for the inner game of leadership. Effective leaders master the C-suite competencies: setting strategic direction; communicating an inspiring mission; understanding financial data; planning … [Read more...] about The Inner Game of Leadership