Congratulations! You've become a leader! At last, your ideas will be listened to, valued, and heeded. People will finally take you seriously. Now your impact, influence, and income will grow. Ah, the life of a leader. Issuing orders. Imparting wisdom. Developing...
Before I became an organizational development professional, I was a professional high diver with the U.S. High Diving Team. Every day for seven years, I climbed to the top of a hundred-foot ladder, stood atop a one-foot-by-one-foot perch, and hurled myself off —...
Do you care about me? This is what people want to know when they work for you. They may not say it directly, but it is the core question that defines the relationship between you and the people you lead. When people believe the answer is “yes,” they will be more...
At some point in the middle stage of your leadership career, it's common to be consumed with the thought, “there must be something more.” The job of a leader, which looked so enviable when you were younger and at lower levels, feels less satisfying than you had...
“Raise you’re hand if you’ve ever worked for a horrible boss?” Whenever we ask that question during our leadership workshops, nearly all the hands in the room go up. The stories that people share are cringeworthy. One participant recently shared that his boss would...
Real leadership opportunities can be found in every season. In particular, a challenge most leaders face is how to inspire workplace creativity. This can be especially difficult given the increase in teleworking these days. There are plenty of clock punchers out...
In today’s complex work environments, the role of a coach has become more important than ever. Leaders are being called to do more than manage. They're being asked to guide, inspire, and support growth in others. At the heart of that support lies coaching. Done well,...
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