“The role of a creative leader is not to have all the ideas; it’s to create a culture where everyone can have ideas and feel that they’re … Read more
The Six Measures of a Great Leader
The business world is changing at a blistering pace. In years past, a leader’s success was measured purely by the size of their organization’s balance … Read more
Building Influence: It’s About Making People WANT to Help You
HRSo many of my clients ask me about influence. They want to know how to better personally influence others or how to train their managers on influence and … Read more
Deloitte Survey Digs Into Millennials’ Perceptions About Our Workplace Culture
Deloitte’s 4th annual Millennial Survey sends a message from more than 7,800 degreed and employed Millennials from 29 countries around the world to … Read more
How to Keep Innovation From Getting Crushed in Your Workplace
A couple of years ago, I read a news story about a rare rabbit that was accidently crushed while being filmed at a German zoo. During the filming of this … Read more
Listening to Employees: You Need to Do it One Conversation at a Time
“The only number that matters is ‘one.’ One cup. One customer. One partner. One experience at a time. We had to get back to what mattered … Read more
Yes, Knowledge is Power, But Data Is Not
The “knowledge is power” idiom was originally attributed to Francis Bacon in the late 16th century. But like many time-honored theories and beliefs, the … Read more
How Do You Become an Authentic Leader?
Leaders are increasingly engaging in fierce competition over their companies’ very identities. At risk is their ability to successfully manage their … Read more
The 5 Things That Employees Hate to Hear From New Managers
Leaders want to make their mark on operations, stamp their philosophical footprint on minds, leave their legacy on hearts and in hallways. They hope their … Read more
Where Cultural Change in an Organization Really Comes From
For many of us in business, company culture is both an essential and elusive element of a productive workforce. Culture influences everything: how an … Read more