Tag: leadership
Useful Things to Try When You Feel Stuck in a Holding Pattern
One of my clients is recognized as an up-and-coming leader in his company. He aspires to be part of the senior leadership team (SLT) but isn’t there yet. His biggest frustration is this: He has... Continue reading
Do You Let People Who Want to Help You Succeed Provide Guidance?
We’re all familiar with people who don’t take feedback well, who close up like a clam or justify their behavior vociferously. In the last couple of weeks, though, I’ve seen two distinct responses to receiving... Continue reading
In Forbes: Disabled People Are A Vital Part Of Your Workforce: Advice To Help You Manage
This post originally appeared on Forbes. Are you missing the opportunity to attract or retain a highly motivated and qualified segment of the working population? Research shows that disabled people have higher levels of motivation, innovation, loyalty,... Continue reading
Your Employees Stopped Listening. Why Now, and What Will Help?
When Elon Musk announced that he only wanted “hardcore” employees at Twitter who would commit to “long hours at high intensity,” he reinforced the Us vs. Them mindset around the conflicting needs of employers and... Continue reading
In Forbes: How Businesses Get Diversity Wrong And 5 Ways To Make Better Progress
This post originally appeared on Forbes. It’s widely understood that workplace diversity is a positive productivity factor. Given that many organizations now set and measure diversity targets, why aren’t diversity programs more effective? And why do even... Continue reading
How I Saved My Business Operations and Peace of Mind This Week
Sometimes things go completely wrong without warning. What are the most typical reactions? You can curse and complain (and possibly raise your blood pressure).You can sit, locked in dread, unable to think and afraid... Continue reading
What to Know When Another Department’s Limits Influence Your Success
In today’s complex work environments, we’re often dependent on some other department or colleague—either upstream or downstream—to generate the results we’re held responsible for. And yet numerous clients complain to me that their work gets... Continue reading
Make Up Your Mind: Leave Your Difficult New Boss or Keep Trying?
How can you tell when it’s time to stop negotiating with, debating, or accommodating a new boss—in other words, when is it time to cut your losses and move on to other opportunities? I had... Continue reading