TED Talks Thursday: Drew Dudley – Everyday Leadership
In this week’s TED talk, Drew Dudley talks about leadership as not so much about the big “L” leadership as in something that you aspire to, but rather the little things you do that have an impact on...
View ArticleTransparent Leadership
Transparency comes up often as a leadership trait that is desired from managers and supervisors. Employees want their boss to be a human being with flaws, not a superhero, or worse yet, a machine. The...
View ArticleTED Talks Thursday: Larry Smith – Why You Will Fail To Have A Great Career
This week’s TED talk features Larry Smith discussing why most people will fail to have a great career simply because they choose not to do something they are passionate about and settle for ordinary...
View ArticleTED Talks Thursday: Elizabeth Gilbert – Your Elusive Creative Genius
Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of ‘Eat, Pray,Love’, talks about genius and creativity and how these topics apply to work and career. How do you find work that you love, and regenerate that passion on...
View ArticleEmail Is The Enemy Of Great Leadership
There’s an old saying that email is the enemy of great because it allows the leader to not actually have to communicate. While that might be a bit of an stretch, the essence is true. Leaders spend...
View ArticleTED Talks Thursday: Roselinde Torres – What it takes to be a great leader
In this TED Talks Thursday, Roselinde Torres shares her research data from studies of leadership development programs at great companies. You may be surprised by the findings.
View ArticleTED Talks Thursday: David Logan on Tribal Leadership
After recently reading Tribes by Seth Godin, the concept of what makes a tribe and how they influence and are influenced has been on my mind. David Logan explores the topic in this week’s TED Talks...
View ArticleTop 10 Signs You Might Not Be a Great Boss
Since next week is Boss’s Day, we thought we would have a little fun. So in David Letterman style, here are our: Top 10 Signs You Might Not Be a Great Boss 10. Your staff keeps forwarding emails for...
View ArticleWho Stands In Your Leadership Shadow?
Does the word “shadow” stir positive or negative thoughts when you hear it? It’s an interesting concept. Shadow of suspicion immediately has a negative connotation, but walking in the shadow of...
View ArticleTED Talks Thursday: Simon Sinek – Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe
In honor of Boss’s Day, listen to Simon Sinek discuss what makes a great leader? Here’s a hint, it’s not just bringing in a bag of Dilly Bars.
View ArticleHow To Deliver Bad News To Your Boss
Surprises on birthdays and other holidays are just fine. They don’t work so well when it comes to communication. Communication surprises are especially bad when they come in the form of bad news...
View ArticleWant To Improve Your Performance? Play a Little “Small Ball”
Game 7 of the 2014 World Series starts in about 30 minutes. No one knows what the outcome will be at the end of the evening, but one thing is for sure. The Kansas City Royals have provided a...
View ArticleTED Talks Thursday: Susan Colantuono – The Career Advice You Probably Didn’t Get
Susan Colantuono provides some great advice primarily for women, but with messages that will touch all demographics. Some great takeaways for us all as we think about where we are on our career path.
View ArticleAs a Leader, Getting Feedback is Just As Important As Giving It
As a leader, you spend a lot of time reading about the importance of giving feedback. Much has been written about that topic in this blog. It’s true. Your ability to effectively give feedback to...
View ArticleTED Talks Thursday: Marc Pachter – The Art Of The Interview
In this weeks TED Talks Thursday, Marc Pachter discusses the art of the interview. Powerful concepts that translate to managers and supervisors. One of the best ways to understand what makes your...
View ArticleThe Difference Between Praise and Feedback
First, the good news. Managers are really good at giving praise to their employees. Now, the bad news. Most of the time the manager mistakenly thinks they are giving positive feedback when they dish...
View ArticleFive Career Myths That Can Hamper Your Growth
Career advice comes in many different forms, and from a variety of sources (including your mother). If you are not careful, the advice flying at you can become overwhelming at the least and career...
View ArticleIs Your Engagement Survey a Strategic Tool?
Not too long ago, a leader of a pretty good sized organization said that she should probably think about doing an employee engagement survey at some point to see how people “feel”. While there’s...
View ArticleThe Night Before Christmas at The Office
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the office Not a keyboard was clicking not a tweet in the air The website was up and the servers were humming In hopes that new customers soon would be...
View ArticleManaging Employees in Remote Locations
The art of managing a group of individuals is hard enough when they spend all day in the office with you. Now imagine taking all those challenges and apply them to a workforce that is distributed...
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