Have you ever been diagnosed by someone as untrustworthy? Perhaps, they doubted you or your motives? Maybe they questioned something you did or said. These are not the people who have valid reasons for not trusting you but those who have simply misunderstood you. You don’t mean them any harm ... Views: 1900
Great leaders invest in people! Investing in others creates margin and return. We understand and value the intrinsic benefit of helping someone who can’t help us back. Some call it serendipity, some call it luck, and others may call it divine intervention; but, this investing creates a balance. ... Views: 1373
To managers and employees alike, micromanage is a dreaded word. It is defined in the dictionary as, “to manage or control with excessive attention to minor details.” Most popular management and leadership books suggest that micromanaging should be avoided at all costs – as a matter of fact, ... Views: 1576
I recently read two different posts that caused me to think about how people are treated in the workplace. The first was a series written by Chad Balthrop about the trap of transactional leadership. It seems that sometimes, many times, actually, we view our personal interactions as ... Views: 1600
How can you remain strategic in our current economic environment? How can you position your business to handle the events of an uncertain future with tighter budgets, fewer employees, and higher productivity demands? How can you remain competitive, much less improve your position in light of ... Views: 1344
I was recently reminded that a leader is someone who wants to be a part of building something that they cannot build alone. Based on this thought, I will choose to spend my time this New Year making a difference and taking part in something that matters!
In our culture, moving the ... Views: 1724
I wonder what someone would have called you if you had suggested, say 30 or even 20 years ago, that people would get their news and ideas from a handheld TV used as a telephone. What would you have said to the person 30 years ago who suggested that you would “meet” people all over the globe ... Views: 1273