Almost everyone agrees that trust is important in leadership. So why is it that “lack of trust” is a common critique of leadership and frequently scores low on employee engagement surveys? What is trust? Trust … Read More
The Burned Out Leader
When I’m asked about the “real” challenges facing leaders these days, I don’t talk about making tough decisions, or dealing with uncertainty. Not specifically, at least. Yes, making decisions in a VUCA world is tough. … Read More
Are you ready for your next promotion?
In every organization there is one place where the promotion – the leap – from one level to the next is particularly big and challenging. The chances of success after the promotion at this level … Read More
10 Things I’d Tell you if we had Coffee – for Career Changers
“Can I pick your brain?” “I’d love to buy you a coffee and have a chat – I’m thinking about a major change in career direction and I’d love your input.” “My friend says you’ve … Read More
When they’re just not into you
The relationship you have with your job is in many ways like your other interpersonal relationships. There’s a balance of power, there are goals and expectations, and sometimes the parties involved don’t communicate that well. … Read More
Manage your Distractibility
“Squirrel” has become shorthand for “distraction.” As in “I would have been totally focused but I got distracted by that fast-moving fuzzy thing over there.” Speedy, and where there’s one there are many, squirrels have come to … Read More
Is your career in “the waiting place?”
What would happen if you got in your car and let it decide where and when to drive? Or jumped on a train without checking its destination and route? Or sat down in the middle … Read More
Mindfulness and Sabre-toothed Tigers
I was being interviewed by a prospective client recently and, as always, I asked about her desired outcome for the coaching. Her response? “Help me find my 7.” She explained. She was either operating at full speed, … Read More
What are you pretending not to know?
Just because you don’t have data doesn’t make something not true. Just because you don’t want to know it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. And just because you’d rather not deal with it doesn’t mean … Read More
Do you suffer from “Armadillo Syndrome?”
You’re tough, right? After all, leaders need to be tough. Right? I mean, business is tough. Everyone knows that – in fact it’s tougher than ever. And leading business when times are tough requires – … Read More
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