(Based on a recent article written by Pat DiDomenico for Business Management Daily.) Put your players in the right positions, but don’t be afraid to shift … Read more
Build a Culture of Volunteered Accountability
Accountability is apparently a big problem. A 2013 survey of leaders by AMA Enterprise, a division of the American Management Association® reported that: … Read more
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence to Good Leadership
Developing the ability to tune in to how a diverse group of people feel about a situation is one of the most important tools that a leader can develop, … Read more
Followership: The Art of Knowing Whom to Follow
For more than a decade now, the call from the workplace, government, and social settings has been for leaders to step forward. All hands on deck. Engage … Read more
Storytelling Is the Programming Language of Culture
Stories are the programming language of culture. The stories people share in an organization reinforce the underlying beliefs and assumptions that shape … Read more
Assembling a Diverse Team Is Only the First Step
What’s all this about diversity? When I do organization renewal work, I insist that I work through an internal team. My clients always agree — as … Read more
Check Your Ego More Than You Do Your New Title
“I can’t wait to get my new ID badge.” When his manager asked why, his reply left her nonplussed: “Because it will have my new title on it.” When she asked … Read more
Facebook Shows Us How to Do Recognition the Right Way
Even though his organization is all about connecting people virtually, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently did a stellar job connecting in … Read more
Your Performance Reviews Are Biased Against Women
Language in performance reviews often conforms to gender stereotypes that result in women and men being put on different career paths, with men being … Read more
3 Ways to Promote a Culture of Innovation
We all wish we could have an employee like Greg Greiner. A recent hire at Uber for Business, he came up with an idea that would benefit the company — a way … Read more