We often hear the term “settling” regarding romantic relationships. Did you settle for your significant other because you didn’t want to be alone? Did you settle because it was simply too frightening to go out and find someone new? Or did you settle because you didn’t want to put yourself under the microscope and see … Read more
Do you lead by ordering or inspiring? Do you ‘walk your talk’ or expect others to ‘do as I say, not as I do?’ Do you blend kindness with candor when providing feedback? It’s easy to overlook the significance of likeability in the workplace, but research tells us that likeable leaders create more loyalty, engagement, … Read more
One of the biggest complaints I hear from clients is that they have to attend too many meetings. It’s a totally fair gripe: according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Time Use Survey (yep, they survey this stuff), American workers spend an average of 8.7 hours per week in meetings. And I know plenty of … Read more
You’ve heard of servant leadership, but do you practice it? Check out the lengths to which these leaders at Abbott went to bring the concept to life. No doubt you’ve heard the term servant leadership buzzing around your workplace. While the concept likely started as far back as 500 BC with Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu, others … Read more
I’ve seen it happen again and again. A talented executive is brought into an organization to “shake things up,” only to discover that most people don’t want shaking up. They want to keep on doing exactly what they did the day before. Here’s what happened to a former client I’ll call James. James was a … Read more
We often think of settling in terms of romance, but are you settling for less in your career?
For a little pre-summer fun, let’s take a look at your leadership superpowers through the lens of those actual (okay, fictional) superheroes.
Ever noticed how much easier it is to forgive someone else than to forgive yourself?
As a leadership speaker, it’s such a joy to work with people making a real difference in the world. Meet two organizations helping seniors, foster families, farmers, and more!
