The Exciting Leadership Results of Trying Something New
When was the last time you tried something new? Last week I did something that scared me. I did something new to me – that people in 31% of the world’s countries take for granted. I drove on the left side of the road. We were speaking at a conference in Dublin and had...
Vital Leadership Choice – Do You Want to Be Effective or Right?
It’s easy for leaders to get in their own way. Have you ever insisted that you’re right and then experienced frustration as nothing worked the way it was supposed to? You’re not alone – the leadership choice between “right”...
One Surprising Secret to Being Respected as an Expert
I was having dinner with a group of senior leaders after a strategic executive offsite. So naturally, the conversation turned to … octopus hunting. Apparently, Carlos, the senior leader sitting across from me was an expert. He described his technique in...
Training Reinforcement: How Managers Can Increase ROI
A Manager’s Guide to Reinforcing Training When People Get Back to Work Your employees attend a leadership training program. They come back fired up and excited about what they’ve learned and what they can do with it. But, there’s been no training...
Conquering Leadership Misconceptions – Interview with Rich Berens
Don’t allow outdated practices to keep you from motivating and engaging your people. In this interview with Rich Berens, CEO of Root Inc., we explore practical ways you can overcome common leadership blind spots. How do you maintain firm standards for a...
Decision-Making and Problem Solving: A Frontline Festival
Welcome to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival! This month, our contributors share their thoughts about decision-making and problem-solving (and several weighed in on the choice between coffee and tea.) Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the...
Fear Factor: The Biggest Reason Managers Lead With Fear
Most leaders know better. Leading with fear and intimidation is so old school. So why do so many managers slip back into destructive behaviors? Mark’s Story Mark, a senior executive at a Fortune 50, slams his fist on his desk as he reviews the latest sales...
One Huge Leadership Secret to Get Innovative Ideas You Need
Get innovative ideas by asking for what you need. “They’re just not thinking about the things that make a difference. I keep getting ideas about how to arrange the office when we’ve got big issues to deal with–like how we keep our best customers. How do I get the...
