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The Under-Management Epidemic

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Are you part of the under management epidemic, or are you a truly engaged manager? A recent survey reports 9 out of 10 managers are providing insufficient oversight—a problem that consultant Bruce Tulgan calls the “under-management epidemic.” Ten years ago, research from Rainmaker Thinking, Inc., … [Read more...] about The Under-Management Epidemic

Mental Toughness for Success

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Few of us wake up in the morning with the intention of being a hero. Instead, we hope to get by without any major stumbling blocks and aim to do what is expected of us. It’s only when confronted with obstacles that threaten to derail our routines and plans that we don the armor and go into battle. … [Read more...] about Mental Toughness for Success

Motivate without Over-Managing

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Many business leaders have lost sight of what motivates people at work. In fact, some companies haven’t updated their incentive practices in years, which means they’re probably struggling to create and sustain high-performing teams. Companies continue to ignore the obvious: Offering incentives and … [Read more...] about Motivate without Over-Managing

Do You Know Yourself Well?

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How well do you think you know yourself? Self-awareness is key to success in work, life, and relationships. “Knowing yourself, and knowing the forces that affect the people who work for you, holds the key to being a successful leader.” ~ Kenneth M. Settel, MD, Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry, … [Read more...] about Do You Know Yourself Well?

Leading with Trust: Principles and Practice

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Despite the importance of building relationship trust, few leaders give it the focus it deserves. Misunderstood as a nebulous “feeling,” trust is earned through consistent, positive behaviors practiced over time, making it an indispensable leadership skill. Roughly half of all managers don’t … [Read more...] about Leading with Trust: Principles and Practice

Your Personal Presence:
Appearances Matter

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How much time and attention do you give to your wardrobe and appearance? It’s often the little things that count. Like it or not, first impressions matter. Remember Malcolm Gladwell’s blockbuster book Blink, back in 2007? The author stresses how quickly we decide to like or dislike someone. Our … [Read more...] about Your Personal Presence:
Appearances Matter

Biz Book Nuggets – Book Notes Vol. I, No. 10: September 24, 2014

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Developing Leadership Presence Presence, whether you call it executive, leadership or personal presence, is becoming the new corporate “it” factor. Apparently the topic covers a lot of ground, as you can imagine. Here are my recommendations for best books: Leadership Presence: Dramatic … [Read more...] about Biz Book Nuggets – Book Notes Vol. I, No. 10: September 24, 2014

Emotional Expressiveness for Leaders

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How well do the leaders in your organization express their emotions? What about you? Do you appropriately articulate your feelings? Do you use emotional expressiveness to persuade and inspire others? “Great leaders move us. They ignite our passion and inspire the best in us. When we try to explain … [Read more...] about Emotional Expressiveness for Leaders

Empathy in Everyday Conversations

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In everyday conversations – whether with friends, family or coworkers – most of us have an empathy deficit – or at least we don’t express it enough. Everyone wants to be seen, heard and appreciated. But not that many people - especially in workplaces - know how to communicate empathy so that others … [Read more...] about Empathy in Everyday Conversations

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