Like day needs night, Romeo needs Juliet, and bacon needs eggs; so do leaders need followers. However, these great partnerships are examples of symbiosis, and followers needs leaders every bit … Continue reading Leading From The Front Isn’t Always Best
The value of “throwing someone under the bus.” There is none. It DOESN’T work… So why do we see this behavior happening, repeatedly, in most business and professional organizations? First … Continue reading “Under the Bus” Strategies That Work
I’ll bet you could tell me exactly when the last time someone gave you a meaningful compliment. In fact, I’ll bet you can remember exactly what the person said that … Continue reading When was the last time you got a compliment?
“I’m sorry I didn’t call, I didn’t have your number in my phone.” “I’m sorry I’m late, I got stuck in traffic and didn’t know any detours.” “I’m sorry about … Continue reading Who’s blaming whom???
Everyone likes to think they’re a good listener. Do you think you are? Why do you think that? How often when you are listening are you actively taking in what … Continue reading The Gift of Listening
We’re all familiar with a declaration of independence. It’s how our nation was formed. We also know the concept of dependence. It has quite negative connotations surrounding an inability to … Continue reading I’m Declaring Inter-Dependence!
Are you a regular ‘gotcha’ player? Is it a popular game in your office or home? If you don’t know what I’m talking about, then you’re one of the lucky … Continue reading The Dreaded Game of Gotcha!
If there’s one thing most of us hate to admit to, that we try to hide and put a good deal effort into trying to minimize, it’s our errors. I’ve … Continue reading Errors are not the Enemy!
It’s lonely at the top, or so the saying goes. I don’t agree – I reckon that, if you’re lonely in leadership, then you’re missing an important lesson. Really successful … Continue reading Are You A Lonely Leader?
Have you ever seen a circus plate-spinner? Those people who spin flatware on tall spikes, dashing frantically from plate to plate to keep them airborne as, if they let their … Continue reading Set Boundaries to Help Overcome Overload
A recent IPSOS poll reported by USA Today says that many well-to-do Americans are still very uncertain about the economy, with 63% believing the US to still be in recession, … Continue reading Employee Retention – Your Secret Weapon
