“A lot of things can happen when you have an insecure leader. None of it very good.” That bit of wisdom was passed along to me by a wise mentor many years ago, and it has helped to guide my leadership ever since. The reason for the power of this statement is that a sense…
3 Messages Leaders Listen for in Silence
Effective leaders know that the art of communication is as much about listening as it is about talking. But to really master this art, leaders must learn to listen to, and interpret, silence as much as they listen to words. If you’re going to really understand what is happening with your team and with your…
3 Leadership Wins That Can Hurt Your Culture
That which gets celebrated very quickly becomes embedded in your culture. If you celebrate teamwork, then collaboration will become a part of the culture. If you celebrate treating one another with kindness, then compassion will become a part of the culture. But it’s possible you could be holding celebrations for accomplishments that could actually be…
10 Reasons Your Leadership Stock Could be On the Rise
Which way is your leadership stock trending? In a recent post I noted an important, sobering truth: The influence of your leadership, like the value of a publicly traded stock, is either going up, or it’s going down. There are no flat lines when it comes to your leadership stock. When your stock is rising…
10 Reasons Your Leadership Stock Could Be Falling
The influence of your leadership, like the value of a publicly traded stock, is either going up, or it’s going down. There are no flat lines when it comes to leadership stock. When your stock is rising you are able to cast stronger visions, create more effective strategies, nurture healthier cultures and build more cohesive teams.…
