Once upon a time, people believed that if you could just fix all of your weaknesses – you would be a big success. The annual performance review was focused on “what do you need to work on?” These days the “weakness-fixing” era is fading and more people realize that real success is when you can develop … Continue reading about Develop Your Strengths or Fix Your Weaknesses?
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The Power of Goals
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Strategy
Is Your Change Effort Ready to Launch?
Leading change is one of the most important – and challenging – senior leadership responsibilities. Unfortunately, research shows that most … Continue reading about Is Your Change Effort Ready to Launch?
Your Strategy Refresh
The beginning of the year is a good time to look over your Strategy and give it a little refresh. The pace of change in our world seems to … Continue reading about Your Strategy Refresh
Leadership
Convincing Your Boss They Need a Coach
Lots of our bosses could really benefit from having an executive coach! We have all probably had bosses like this. They have a lot of talent and many good qualities – but there are some blind spots! If they … Continue reading about Convincing Your Boss They Need a Coach
The Illusiveness of Accountability
Everyone agrees that holding people accountable is crucial for high performing teams and organizations. And yet, so many leaders do this very poorly. Some of the implications for lack of accountability … Continue reading about The Illusiveness of Accountability
Teamwork
How to Show People You Care
Early in my career a few people I respected recommended that I read the book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie. I was not interested! I didn’t need to “win” friends. I was already good … Continue reading about How to Show People You Care
Do People Trust You?
What kind of leader do you want to be? The research on trust is very clear. Leaders who are trusted are much more effective. Teams that trust one another are more effective. And organizations in which … Continue reading about Do People Trust You?