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...
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...
5 Top Leadership Articles for the week of October 23, 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...
Four Powerful Ways to Get Helpful Feedback From Your Peers
I’m sure you ask your boss for feedback. And, I imagine you’re checking in with your direct reports regularly on how you’re doing. If you’re like many managers we work with, you may be less inclined to seek out and get feedback from your peers....
