A Leadership Faction Suddenly Rejects the Strategic Direction. Now What?
During this past calendar quarter, I’ve worked with two very different clients with leadership teams in the early stage of implementing new strategic plans. In both cases, one or two executives abandoned a mutually agreed... Continue reading
In Forbes: Three Ways That Compassion Can Help Leaders Be More Effective
This post originally appeared on Forbes. At some of my leadership development workshops, I ask participants to recall and visualize the worst bosses they’ve ever had. No one ever has difficulty doing this. When participants explain what... Continue reading
What If Your Team Suddenly Has More Growth Than It Can Handle?
Even in a global crisis, not all organizations lose business. Some face significant growth instead. When growth is drastic or continues for a long period, leaders should be on the lookout for people who are... Continue reading
How to Work with a Boss Who Needs Company to Feel Comfortable
When I was a young exec, one of my bosses would call me into his office whenever he needed to write significant memos. I would have to sit quietly in a chair across from his... Continue reading
Why It’s So Important to Stop Telling People to Stay in Their Lane
Whenever a particular bit of business jargon comes up multiple times in the same week from different clients, I always wonder what ripples are moving through the corporate zeitgeist! Are you hearing about people being... Continue reading
4 Ways To Handle Yourself When You’re Upset And You Still Need To Work
This article originally appeared on Forbes. Some people believe that you shouldn’t bring the baggage from your life with you to your job. But sometimes it’s something or someone at work that is the source... Continue reading
3 Surprising Factors That Make It Hard for Leaders to Resolve Conflicts
Recently, I had a wonderful conversation with Danny Langloss, who is the host of the Leadership Excellence podcast, the City Manager of Dixon, Illinois, and a true student of leadership. Danny asked me a lot... Continue reading
In HBR: Why People Lie at Work — and What to Do About It
This article originally appeared on Harvard Business Review. When you’re a leader, you rely on your team members to tell you the truth so you can make thoughtful decisions and feel confident that you know... Continue reading