The 7 Best Employee Gifts
This is the time of the year where we think about gifts. We gather with family and friends and exchange gifts that we hope…
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Are you Leading a Rebellion in your Industry?
“Rebellions are Built on Hope” ~ Jyn Erso, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Yes, I am a Star Wars fan. In fact, I’m…
The Power of your Presence
Here’s a quick story to remind you how powerful your presence as a leader is. Several years ago, I took over a new…
5 Qualities Every Employee Wants in a Boss
Great article by Randy Conley. It seems like common sense but too often these simple leadership traits are overlooked.
Are You Easy to Follow? 10 Things Great Leaders Know and Do
Randy Conley is right on target in this article on Leading with Trust. He asks a simple question to leaders, “are you easy to…
One Kind Word
Today, one of my colleagues gave me the ultimate compliment. In front of my boss and several other senior leaders, he told me something very…
Desperately Seeking Leadership
I had a great opportunity to teach a session on leadership to a group of students finishing up their MBA program at a…
5 Ways Leadership can Transform a Conflicted Workplace
When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you. ~ African proverb If you’ve spent any time in the corporate world,…
Leadership means Running Towards the Fire
Courage is Being Scared to Death, but Saddling Up Anyway ~John Wayne I’m a trained firefighter. Actually, I’m a U.S. Navy veteran who served…
5 Reasons to Celebrate the Tough Times
“I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” ~Louisa May Alcott I was talking to a friend the other…
The Power of your Presence
Have you ever had one of those bosses who was never around? They worked in an office with the door closed, they never…
The Joy of Middle Management
So you’ve finally made it to middle management. You’ve arrived at that magical place where you are responsible and accountable for the performance…
Is it Time for the Introverted Leader?
What type of individual makes a great leader? The answer to that question is likely to cause a debate in any social circle.…
10 Step Guide to Lead your Team into the New Year
If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll wind up somewhere else. – Yogi Berra It’s a new year and a fresh start for…
3 Steps to Depart your Comfort Zone
“A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for.” ― William G.T. Shedd Near the end of the Cold War,…
Take Care of your Employees
I met with the CEO of one of my large customers last year and he said something I will never forget. When describing…
The Secret to Great Brainstorming
Brainstorming is one of the most effective methods of engaging employees in generating new ideas and solving tough problems. If done right, it…
Are You Truly a Leader?
Great article by Steve Keating. If you strip away your title, position, and authority, are you still a leader?
The Gifts Leaders Give
This is the time of the year where we think about gifts. Whether it’s Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or Small Business Saturday, we are…
Embrace your Critics – Here’s How
“To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing” ~ Aristotle I had my first real harsh blog post critic last week and it was…
10 Simple Ways to Become an Extraordinary Leader in 2015
Jimmy Johnson probably said it best, “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” This is especially true in leadership. Getting the…
3 Crazy Business Lessons from B’s Barbecue
“If I was on death row their BBQ plate would be my final meal.” ~ John Dillanger, B’s Barbecue review on Google + Located…
Why is Starbucks Hiring 10,000 Veterans?
If you are looking for boots-on-the-ground, look no further than your local Starbucks. Last week, Starbucks announced plans to hire more than 10,000 veterans in…
What Level is your Leadership?
Lolly Daskal’s article in Inc.com last week was a great reminder of a famous HBR article I read years ago, one that changed my view of leadership…