It happens to all of us – but we usually don’t realize until it is too late. In fact, given our access to a seemingly endless supply of information these days, the temptation for overthinking is at an all-time high. Here are some tips on how we can identify and address three of the most common forms of overthinking, based on a recent Harvard Business Review … [Read more...] about Are You Overthinking?
Leadership
How Your Team Can Build Trust
Trust is a key element in both leadership effectiveness and high performing teamwork. Here is how your team can build trust and continue to improve your performance, based on a recent article in Harvard Business Review: 1. Don’t Leave Collaboration to Chance. Once you have a project identified, take time to consider what needs to be done and the talents required by the … [Read more...] about How Your Team Can Build Trust
“Not Your Style?”
People love to talk about their leadership style. “I’m a visionary.” “I’m hands on.” “I like to empower people and get out their way.” None of these are necessarily bad ideas. However, when it comes to leading a team . . . It’s not about you. It’s about what your team needs. This is where the classic, though not used enough, Situational Leadership approach … [Read more...] about “Not Your Style?”
Get Rid of the BS
Less is often more. Most of us know this. Yet, most leaders end up “adding” more things to do for their organizations, rather than getting rid of things. Research shows we are “wired” this way. When humans are asked to think of ways to improve things, we fall into “addition bias.” We can be much more effective if can focus some of our time on a “stop doing” list. A … [Read more...] about Get Rid of the BS
Leading Win-Win Negotiations
Some people think that every negotiation is a battle to get the most you can for you and your side. Others like to avoid conflict and want to quickly compromise – “Let’s just split the difference.” Both of these approaches could lead to sub-optimal outcomes. Often, a negotiation can lead to a real “win-win” for both parties, which is different and better than a … [Read more...] about Leading Win-Win Negotiations