As a leader, you likely spend a great deal of time and effort addressing issues of under-performance on your team. But in most cases, the issue that should really be dealt with is that of lack of clarity, not under-performance. Lack of clarity is the all-too common problem that sees members of a team deliver…
Can Your Team Feel Your Kindness? Surprising Tips for Showing You Care.
“The kindest form of leadership is the truth.” – Jack Welch The problem many leaders have with the concept of kindness is that they think it means to avoid speaking truth, in order to spare someone’s feelings. In fact, speaking the truth is the very essence of kindness. This is not to say that leaders…
Clear Thinking: Your Secret Weapon Against Leadership Stress
This article is part of my Global Leadership series; Insights from more than a decade of leadership training around the world… Leaders solve problems. And whatever problem you’re facing, clarifying your thinking is always the first-step to move you towards a solution. Such clarity of thought became something of a lifeline when I encountered a…
Stop Overthinking: Trust Your Default Settings
In leadership, your ability to thrive under pressure is determined by the clarity of your default setting. Your default setting is a short, punchy summation of who it is you want to be as a leader, and how it is that you want to lead in any given situation. What kind of default setting do…
4 Key Areas for Leaders to Focus on Midway Through The Journey
Leaders love starting lines, and they love finish lines. But effective leaders know that the battle is often won in the less glamorous “in-between” lines. Starting lines provide energy and excitement. They represent the launch of a new project or initiative. They represent take off, lift off and the possibilities of a new leadership adventure. And,…
