“Be the leader you wish you had.” – Simon Sinek When I read that quote, I had visions of a boss I worked for at one time who would win the Oscar for the … Read more
3 Ways to Turn Your Trust Busting Culture Around
Perhaps one of the greatest retention tools in today’s fast-paced environment is to consciously create a culture of high trust. When employees trust their … Read more
A Boss’s Day Survey Shows Us Trust Is an Issue
So, what does make a great boss? Is your boss “The Good Shepherd” or maybe “The Devil Wears Prada”? It’s a good question to … Read more
Leaders Have to Coach Their Way to Digital Transformation
The advancement of the Internet over the past two decades hasn’t taught us anything if it hasn’t taught us that we must run our organizations differently … Read more
Make Your Next Manager a Conductor
Everyone plays a different instrument. While enjoying a symphony performance a few years back, I was struck by the level of talent within the orchestra. … Read more
Leadership Is Not About You
“Leadership is all about people. It is not about organizations. It is not about plans. It is not about strategies. It is all about people — … Read more
Your Title Makes You a Manager, Not a Leader
“I found my success when I became who I am. And that’s hard.” “I became comfortable with just being Kate. And that enabled me to have more candid, more … Read more
Avoid Having Ratings “Nosedive” Engagement
As Lacie and Bets step into the elevator, they begin the typical morning-commute banter, gleefully chippering away about work, career prospects and Bets’ … Read more
Make Sure the Next Person You Promote Is an ‘Asset Builder’
“You’re like a dictator dolling out tasks.” — Bill Campbell to Jonathan Rosenberg. “I was surprised when Jonathan Rosenberg, former senior executive … Read more
What Wolves Teach Us About Leadership and Teamwork
As time goes by, our understanding of what makes a great leader evolves. New performance management trends develop, our understanding of human motivation … Read more