Getting to Acceptance
Over the course of your career, you’re bound to have a few startling setbacks. In my book, A Leadership Kick in the Ass, I explain why setbacks and failures often provide valuable lessons that can actually enhance your career. The trick is…
5 Strategies to Address Conflict as a Manager
There is no escaping the reality of conflict at work. Whether you are a new leader having to confront poor performance issues, or a seasoned leader having to protect your organization’s interests, to be successful, you’re going to have to be skilled at engaging in conflict. Running away is not an option.
Naive Leaders And Their Comeuppance
When described through a pair of rose-colored glasses, the idea of leadership as an easy career doesn’t do the naive leader any favors. Why? Because it’s not just misleading, it’s an outright lie. Leadership is messy, challenging, and you will…
