Sexual Harassment: The Second Most Troubling Part of All These Revelations
The most troubling part of the recent sexual harassment revelations is that they happened. We are deeply saddened by the constant parade of allegations and the deep pain being surfaced and resurfaced for so many. No one should feel threatened or demeaned at work. No...
One Awful (but Common) Leadership Practice and What To Do Instead
“Don’t bring me a problem without a solution.” It’s nearly a leadership cliché: You’ve probably been on the receiving end of a harried manager barking these words at you. You may even have said them yourself. I’ve delivered many keynote programs and workshops where...
Why To Explain Why, Again (The Power of Leadership Context)
Why Your “Why” Matters More Than Ever You know that feeling when you’re asked to do something at work, but you have no idea why? It’s frustrating. It’s demotivating. And, honestly, it can feel like a waste of time. Let’s talk about why (and how) to...
10 Incapacitating Leadership Mistakes You Make When You’re Scared
I started thinking about leadership mistakes just after we picked up some office supplies. We’d left Sebastian, our 12-year-old, in the car while we ran in to grab a few things. “This guy opened his door and hit your car!” Sebastian announced as Karin and I...
