Have you ever gone into an organization where that first impression was not very powerful? How did it affect you? I think you’ll remember that it wasn’t a good feeling; and for many people on our teams, they start out in an organization with less than a wonderful first impression, and then we as leaders … Read more
In today’s information age, there’s very little place to ‘hide,’ whether we want to or not. The era of ivory towers and back-room conversations is over. The element of confidentiality is getting more and more difficult to maintain. As such, it’s important to ensure our leadership behaviors are first-rate. We have to face the fact that … Read more
This entry in my ongoing series of video blogs “Leadership in the Information Age,” is called “Building High-Performing Teams.” Talent is not the sole factor in a high-performing team. Your best people – to be the best team – need guidance. Amplify the success of your team by taking the time to set clear goals … Read more
This entry in my ongoing series of video blogs “Leadership in the Information Age,” is called “Trust and Empower.” Resist the temptation to shepherd a team leader too closely, though it may be difficult to “let go.” The key is to trust them to meet the goals you set and give them the power to … Read more
In “Difficult Conversations,” my fifth entry in my ongoing series of video blogs “Leadership in the Information Age,” I talk about how to approach a difficult conversation and why they are so very important – not only for course-correction, but for future development. Bottom line, difficult conversations are absolutely necessary and critically important to improvement and … Read more
In this age of instant connectivity, patience can be difficult. In this entry in my ongoing series of video blogs “Leadership in the Information Age,” I review the idea of “Tactical Patience.” As a leader, you must resist the impulse to immediately intercede in a situation. The first thing you need to do is listen. … Read more
