How Leaders Can Get the Most from Criticism
Criticism: Gift or Garbage? “David, I hear what you’re saying about getting the feedback you need to make good decisions. I get it – I really do. But my problem isn’t getting enough feedback. I get too much. Everybody has an opinion […]
Transforming the Customer Experience and Great Customer Service: A Frontline Festival
Welcome to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival on customer service. We asked thought leaders from around the world to share their very best post on these topics. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our […]
How to Ensure Your Business Storytelling Makes an Impact
If you’re using business storytelling regularly, how do you assess the impact? How do you ensure you craft the very best stories that leave your audience not only inspired, but with an inkling of what to do next? There’s no question, stories […]
6 Ways to Ensure Your Leadership Training Makes You a Better Leader
You’ve invested the time and effort to go to leadership training. So how do you ensure the work you’ve done will make you a better leader? How do you get feedback from your team on what’s working (and what’s not?) What steps […]
7 Steps to Stop the Drama – a Leader’s Ultimate Guide
Life is crazy; work doesn’t have to be. Stop the drama and get back to work. Do you work with a drama addict? Are you desperate to stop the drama and focus on real work? Maybe you have a boss who thrives […]
How to Overcome a Frustrating Setback at Work
I know it’s painful, but take a minute to consider the most frustrating setback you’ve ever had at work. If you’re like me, you’ve got plenty to choose from. Pick the most gnarly, frustrating one. Chances are you didn’t “deserve” this thing […]
Two Leadership Mistakes that Cripple Your Talent Development
You Never Outgrow Your Responsibility for Talent Development “Why doesn’t anyone care? Don’t they get it? There’s no one I can trust or depend on!” We have heard those frustrated words from more than one senior leader across a range of industries. […]
A Powerful, Proven Technique for Overcoming Negativity at Work
Your team’s rightfully discouraged and a little stymied. Their negativity is rooted in facts. The truth is, you’re frustrated too. The struggle is real. So as a leader, how can you stay positive without looking out of touch? How do you harness […]
A Practical Guide to Finding a Great Place to Work
Don’t Accept that New Job Until You Ask These Important Questions You’re looking for a great place to work; with people you admire and where jerks don’t survive. A place where you can get results, without losing your soul. A great place […]
Practical Ideas for Fostering True Collaboration: A Frontline Festival
This months topic, collaboration, is particularly poignant for me, as the Frontline Festival has now been an active collaborative adventure including thought leaders around the world for five-and-a-half years. In March of 2013, while still working at Verizon and having been blogging […]
Frustrated or Focused – Leadership Tips for Managing Emotions
“David, I know I shouldn’t take this personally, but I’m so frustrated and I just want to yell at my team and walk away. I need help managing emotions or I’m going to have a meltdown.” Amanda is a team leader for […]
5 Tragic Mistakes that Will Derail Your Action Learning Projects
Done well, action learning projects, where groups work together to address real business problems, can provide an immediate ROI that more than pays for your training investment. But let’s face it. Sometimes they can also be a colossal, frustrating waste of time. […]