Some people will think that “humble leadership” is a contradiction in terms. The stereotype that some have about a “leader” is that they are all about themselves, self-absorbed, and boastful. While there are certainly leaders like that, many of us don’t believe that it is what “true” leadership is all about. Jim Collins called it “Level 5” leadership in his excellent … [Read more...] about Humble Leadership
Top Qualities of Successful Leaders
What does it take to be an excellent leader? People have been opining about this for centuries and there are literally more than one thousand definitions of leadership – each with their own data set and perspective. My view is – read about the different perspectives and take what resonates with you. Here is a recent list from an article in Harvard Business Review. I … [Read more...] about Top Qualities of Successful Leaders
Celebrate Your Team
We all need some appreciation. In fact, research by Gallup shows that the ideal is to give employees recognition or praise for a job well done at least once a week. If you are not doing this, you are starving your team! We are all busy and giving a little gratitude can slip your mind if you let it. Here are a few tips from an article in Harvard Business Review to help … [Read more...] about Celebrate Your Team
Stand Firm on Your DEI Efforts
Political opportunists (Capital P on purpose) are attempting to create momentum from a Supreme Court ruling on college admissions to say that all DEI efforts should be eliminated. We cannot let this happen. Diversity: we live in a diverse country and our organizations need to reflect that - it is a good thing and the right thing to do. Do your staff recruitment efforts … [Read more...] about Stand Firm on Your DEI Efforts
Questions For You To Ask Your Boss
As you start a new job, two of the important questions you should ask your boss – as you review your written list of job responsibilities – are: “What criteria will you be using to judge my performance?” “What are your most important priorities for me for the next three months and why?” As time goes by, here are some other good questions to ask your boss during your … [Read more...] about Questions For You To Ask Your Boss