In a discussion about how to build high-performance teams, Transformational Energy Leadership podcast host Dr. Matthew Woolsey asked me a tough question: “What can leaders do when someone is really just falling down on the... Continue reading
This article originally appeared on Forbes. All too often, leaders feel as if they’re sending smoke signals into a black hole while receiving little or no response from employees. Or they wonder why workplace disagreements persist... Continue reading
The apocryphal curse, “May you live in interesting times,” suggests that “interesting” can also mean “trying,” or “disruptive,” and definitely hard to handle. It’s possible that every generation feels like it lives in times that... Continue reading
This article originally appeared on Forbes. It’s terribly hard for most people to raise crucial disagreements at work, even though staying silent can mean we miss production deadlines, misunderstand customers’ requirements and stifle creativity because no one... Continue reading
We most often think conflict is about the people we’re fighting with, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are straightforward — although not necessarily easy — approaches to working through conflicts faster... Continue reading
About a month ago, I was interviewed by Jim Karrh, the consultant, coach, and discerning host of the podcast Manage Your Message. Jim recognizes that the way leaders manage their messaging makes a significant difference... Continue reading
Some time ago, I had a wonderful conversation with Alicia Butler Pierre, the engaging host of the podcast Business Infrastructure, about how to deliver difficult news at work, and in particular, some of the hardships... Continue reading
This article originally appeared on Forbes. Businesses today face a global talent shortage that could create a shortfall of up to $8.5 trillion in annual revenues by 2030. There’s significant competition for talent, overlaid with organizational and cost... Continue reading
I could hear immediately from my client’s voice that she was bothered. As a sales director with a solid track record, she doesn’t often sound distressed, but she did this time. She was expected to... Continue reading
A dear client and I were having a call the other day, discussing some development that one of his subordinates needed. “I’m going to tell her that this is good,” he said, “but I need... Continue reading
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