5 Ways to Rebuild Confidence
It didn’t go well for Jennifer the last time, and now her confidence was shaken. She was doing everything she could to avoid going through it again, which only increased her anxiety and frustrated the rest of us. We had to rebuild her confidence and encourage...How To Respect People You Disdain
You care deeply about breakthrough results. This guy’s a jerk. No no, not just annoying, a poster-child good blocker. You’ve got stories. Be careful. Two disrespects don’t build respect. In full disclosure, I don’t have this mastered. The...
The Simplest Way to Set Clear Expectations
Great leaders have great expectations. They expect excellence and hold people accountable. Unarticulated expectations frustrate … you … your boss, your team, your children, your lover. “But I assumed you would .,.” “Why should I have to...7 Ways Overconfidence is Sabotoging Your Career
Confidence is vital in any leadership role. Know your strengths. Own them. And use them. But, overconfidence (confidence without humility), will tank your career– fast. In this article, I share 7 ways overconfidence will sabotage your career. Note: If...An Easy Way to Discuss Dysfunctional Behavior at Work
Whether your team is just starting up, or has the battle scars of a team fighting for results, they need to find a way to talk about the behaviors getting in their way. Great leaders look for ways to make this conversation easier. Dysfunctional behavior can be hard...Why Costumes Work at Work
As luck would have it, this Halloween finds me in my home office. It hits on a Friday which typically means writing and development… no keynotes, no consulting gigs, no teaching the MBAs… sadly no reason to wear a costume. In fact the next few Halloweens...
6 Ways to Create More Joy at Work
Great leaders are joy inducers. Not the giddy kind of joy, but the deep-seeded joy that comes from inspired and meaningful contribution. Inspiring joy is a pragmatic pursuit. I’ve yet to encounter a truly joyful poor performer. Last week, I asked all my social...
