Most organizations recognize that effective leaders net better results. And yet, not all act on that need or invest time and energy into developing leaders. There are plenty of reasons including ineffective prioritization, poor results from past leadership development efforts, and, well, there is always a crisis to manage… While there are plenty of things you
There is a cadence to most everything in life. It’s a rhythm that runs through our lives, our work, our relationships and more. We can learn more about our work culture when we recognize its cadence. Adjustments to the underlying cadence can add value and desirability to our work culture more quickly than we think.A
How do you keep employees engaged when they aren’t interacting with their teammates and leader every day? The answer is to make sure we’re mindful about including them when we have the opportunity. Positive team inclusion makes for stronger emotional connections, both with fellow teammates and our work. We become more invested in our work, and
Leaders wear many hats, and some are more comfortable than others. But in a world where talk of mental health has become more commonplace, a new hat is emerging. Leaders are now being asked to gauge and help their team members with their mental health. Now most of us who lead aren’t doctors, nor do
Nearly all best-selling business or self-help books have a model included. In fact, it is often the model that is the basis for the book’s success. Any self-respecting (and successful) consultant uses models in their work, too. Yet, as valuable as these models, styles, and formulas can be, none are perfect. They can even get
There are many highly successful companies that tout their customer focus. It is easy to see that they truly put customers at the top of their priority list. You can also find an equally long list of highly successful companies that prioritize employees first. So, which is it – customers first or employees first? Let’s
In 2011, the movie Horrible Bosses was released. Opening at #2 at the box office, it grossed over $209 million dollars. The premise? Three friends decide their bosses are so bad, they plot to murder them. It does so well that in 2014, a sequel is released. In retrospect, this success isn’t surprising. Most everyone
There are hundreds of things you could do as a leader that could create better results. But there is one thing that, when done with the right intention and consistency, will get you better results, improve nearly every metric you can imagine, and ultimately make your job easier. That one thing? Create more interactions with
Ask most leaders about empowerment and they will either say – I wish my people were more empowered, or they will glow as they discuss the level of empowerment amongst their team members. Why are some happy and some, not-so-much? It has much to do with the habits of the leaders themselves. If we want
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