A Note on the Murder of George Floyd and the Need for Racial Justice
I haven’t yet seen anyone make a connection between Derek Chauvin, who murdered George Floyd, and chauvinism. Ex-Officer Chauvin murdered Mr. Floyd almost casually, as if he had all the time in the world and... Continue reading
In Forbes: To Resolve A Problem, Stop Struggling And Do These 6 Things
This article originally appeared on Forbes. From time to time, organizations face drastic challenges, whether they have to struggle to stay afloat or suddenly have more demand than they can manage comfortably. But even after any... Continue reading
Ease Your Fear So You Can Face Conflict Effectively
What role does fear play in conflict, and how can we overcome it to address a disagreement? I talked about this with Christina Eanes for the Quit Bleeping Around podcast. Keep Things in Proportion Conflict... Continue reading
In HBR: Your Family Business Needs a Deep Bench
This article originally appeared on hbr.org. Whether business is booming or your organization is in the midst of a tough time, a crucial aspect of risk management is ensuring that your organization has bench strength — that employees... Continue reading
How to Work with the Different Ways People Approach Conflict
Part of the challenge of being in conflict is that we can become very self-focused: We wonder why this is happening to us and how can we protect ourselves. That self-focus often leads us to... Continue reading
How to Help People Bring Their Whole Selves to Work
As a consultant and executive coach, I try to listen very carefully to what people are saying. I listen to understand their concerns, gain deeper insights into who they are as individuals, and find the... Continue reading
In Forbes: How To Stop Solving Your Team’s Problems For Them
This article originally appeared on Forbes. Many leaders feel overwhelmed by their many responsibilities and constant fire-fighting, and wonder why their people can’t just be more competent, confident and self-sufficient. Author and coaching expert Michael Bungay... Continue reading
Small Things Matter a Lot in a Crisis
From my notes this past week on the pandemic: Three things popped out as crucial to leadership. In and of themselves, they’re actually quite small and might seem obvious, but their impact can be truly... Continue reading