Lead On! gives you bursts of original thinking in a fast-read format. Each issue offers a few crisp insights, a lesson learned from mistakes made, and one research-backed tool you can implement immediately to help you professionally and personally.
You’re probably surprised to see servant leadership in my crosshairs. After all, it’s a beloved form of leadership for those with a soul. Classic servant leadership is built on … [Read more...]
There are few things left that surprise me; I’m betting it’s the same for you. So when I come across something unexpected in doing research for this column, I take pause, … [Read more...]
After giving a keynote, I was speaking with some audience members, all CEO’s of small companies. They were describing how exasperating it is to keep today’s employee … [Read more...]
In my new book, Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization, I discuss the fact that we’ve taken on multiple roles and wear … [Read more...]
“Exhaustion” has got to be one of Webster Dictionary’s words of the year so far. Endless Zoom calls, working from home now redefined as “working more, from home,” wondering if your … [Read more...]
Making a great first impression is so much better than having to overcome a bad first impression. But it’s easier said than done. Big first impressions come from small … [Read more...]
We all face high-pressure situations; a big presentation or meeting, a huge sales call, an important performance or big game, a key investor pitch. No matter how … [Read more...]
We’re all looking for an edge to boost team performance or experience-based secrets to success. One thing’s for sure, any formula for success requires an intense … [Read more...]
There are plenty of traps for leaders in today’s workplace, whether it’s unspoken rules that lead to a toxic culture, or behaviors that make Millennials want to quit, or … [Read more...]
There’s nothing more devastating to one’s engagement level, happiness, or productivity than a toxic boss. They change the entire way you view your … [Read more...]
