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...
5 Ways to Differentiate Your Performance and Stand Out
Working to differentiate your performance can be a real challenge. “But I exceeded all my objectives. Why am I not rating ‘leading?” It’s a frustrating conversation no matter which side of the desk you’re on. The truth is, in most...
Gratitude and Appreciation: A November Frontline Festival
Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. This month’s festival is about gratitude and appreciation. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our contributors! Next month’s Frontline Festival is all about your...
5 Top Leadership Articles for the Week of November 6, 2017
Each week I read leadership articles from various online resources and share them across social media. Here are the five leadership articles readers found most valuable last week. Click on the title of the article to read the full text. I have added my comment about...
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...
5 Top Leadership Articles for the Week of October 30, 2017
Each week I read leadership articles from various online resources and share them across social media. Here are the five leadership articles readers found most valuable last week. Click on the title of the article to read the full text. I have added my comment about...
7 Ways to Lead Well During Times of Uncertainty and Change
Sometimes when you go to build your strategic plan, it can seem like there are more questions than answers. We’ve seen changing regulatory environments, disruptive technology, and natural disasters lead to a paralyzing cycle of “what ifs” that lead...
