Intimidation at Work: Why Fear is so Contagious (and Video)
Beware of Trickle-Down Intimidation One intimidating leader leads to another. Intimidation is contagious. If you want to crush fear and distrust, be careful what you do and say, even behind closed doors. Even to the people who you think can “handle it.” ...
Getting Past Fake Talk At Work
Fake talk diminishes relationships, slows work down, and jeopardizes results. At yet, the B.S. factor is alive and well in corporate America. We need more straight talk about fake talk. Fake talk is attractive as an easy way out. But when fake talk’s the norm,...
When To Stand Your Ground
“Pete” a leader in a new job with a substantial increase in scope and scale, asked me this seemingly simple question: “How do you know when to stand your ground?” I knew he needed more than my first instinct of “just go with your...
The Screw Up Post I Shouldn’t Have To Write
If you ask any leader for the right way to handle a screw up, you’ll likely hear the following advice: admit the screw up apologize, do what you can to make it right. Try it. Tell a few leaders you just screwed up and ask for advice. Let me know if you hear...
