Ten years ago, the term “introverted leader” might have painted a picture of a shy recluse, reluctantly serving at the head of her company. Oh, how times have changed. Today, the research is clear—introverted leaders are everywhere, and are powerfully using their own superpowers of quiet strength in today’s world of work. Maybe you’re one […]Read the full post >>
If you’re a leader who wants to keep your people engaged, focused and productive, don’t expect that it happens by magic. Just because you’re not hearing about problems doesn’t mean none exist! Discover the specific things you can say so people stay in your organzation and continue making the contributions you need them to make. […]Read the full post >>
If you tell someone you want to build more power at work, you might get an evil stare. Yes, the idea of power at work gets a bad rap. Abuse it, and you’ll have deserved the headline-grabbing smackdowns, the embarassing dismissals, and the never-to-be-fixed friendships. But cultivate it carefully and use it wisely, and you’ll […]Read the full post >>
If you’re asked to facilitate a meeting, you may have one of two reactions: YEAH!!! or UGGGHH. Facilitating is a great opportunity to help bring many different viewpoints together so you can get clear and get moving forward. Whether you’re the official “facilitator” or just a leader who wants to get the most out of […]Read the full post >>
Maybe you’ve TRIED to change your company’s culture. You’ve read books. Shared articles. Talked to your friends, and maybe even to HR. After all, you think, there are great people here, doing great work. They deserve better. Um, except for a few of them. Oh yes, them. The bad apples that spoil the whole bunch, […]Read the full post >>
If you’re a business leader, at some point, you’ll go through a crisis. Maybe it’ll be huge, like a storm that impacts your entire community. Or maybe it’ll only impact your work, like a project that’s gone awry or a client situation that’s blown up. Whatever the crisis, you can be sure that you’ll have […]Read the full post >>
Need to figure out what to do after a business crisis? In this video (originally broadcast on Facebook Live), I share three simple steps that you need to do after a business crisis. No matter how busy you are, don’t ignore these strategies! (13 min, 22 sec.) In my live Facebook broadcasts, I answer questions […]Read the full post >>
As a leader in your organization and in your own life, you’re always looking for ways to get smarter, faster. Me, too. Podcasts are free & simple to use every day, everywhere. As a coach, writer, and leader of my own business, I’m always on the hunt for fresh ideas and inspiration, so I listen […]Read the full post >>
“I thought this was my dream job,” Mark told me as he debated whether it was time to leave his company. “But right now, I hate the office politics.” I’m writing this just weeks before the next US Presidential election. And so the issue of national politics is front and center. But long past November, […]Read the full post >>
