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
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Coaches Ask Questions
Throughout your executive coaching career, one of the skills you refine is the art of asking your client questions. This is a crucial element of your coaching approach, which is ultimately aimed at solving issues. The more thoughtful and probing your questions, the more you’ll reach potential … [Read more...] about Coaches Ask Questions
The Perils of Perfectionism
Employees generally agree that leaders with a passion for excellence, quality and accomplishment benefit their organizations. These qualities place leaders at the top of their fields. No one faults managers who give their all and make sacrifices, but too much of a good thing can also pose … [Read more...] about The Perils of Perfectionism
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
Essential Communication Skills for Leaders
Leaders continue to assume greater responsibilities and pressures as markets and technologies call for increasingly faster commerce, responses and results. Information overload and business volatility have become the norm, requiring nimble management and staff interconnection. Leadership success … [Read more...] about Essential Communication Skills for Leaders
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
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
Leading Powerfully Through Positivity
Negativity and discord have reached historic levels in our culture. Most aspects of our lives are widely affected by worsening attitudes, constant complaints and pessimistic mindsets. Like a virus, they spread easily, even when unwarranted. It impacts families, communities, institutions and … [Read more...] about Leading Powerfully Through Positivity