It does not matter if I am teaching a leadership class or coaching a client, there is usually an audible sigh of relief when I mention that great leaders don’t have all the answers.

For whatever reason, so many leaders have convinced themselves that in order to be effective they must know...

Imagine that there was an amazing individual contributor named Exceeds Expectations (EE.)  EE worked very hard, was extremely intelligent, utilized fantastic problem-solving skills, collaborated well with others, and was a tremendous value to the XYX organization. EE was a confident and...

While there are many things I don’t understand, today I will narrow the focus to one...

I have been researching employee engagement rates for years now and while it might fluctuate a few points it remains within the 30% range. This means conservatively that somewhere between 68-72% of...

One of the primary characteristics of great leaders is decisiveness. Leaders are continuously called upon to make decisions that will impact the organization. Often times it is necessary to arrive at these decisions quickly and thoughtfully.

In addition, effective leaders understand when to take...

Great leaders understand that their success in leading others is dependent up their ability to lead themselves. This week I would like to share a personal experience in hopes that it might better illustrate this point.

Last year, I decided to write an eBook. While I have no illusions of being a...

I have read a number of articles lately regarding the importance of “agility” in leaders and leadership style. Agility is the ability to respond quickly to environmental changes when necessary, instead of adhering to strict processes or procedures.

One of the most important findings...

Great leaders understand that effective communication includes much more than the words that are being spoken. For example, I am sure we have all heard how body language plays an important role in communication.

There are a number of other factors related to effective communication including:

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During a recent coaching session, a bright emerging leader was beginning to doubt her potential unless she suddenly transformed into an extroverted social butterfly. We discussed this at length, and with her permission, I thought I would share some of the highlights with you.  

Some believe...

There’s a lot of discussions around Millennials and their influence on the workplace, but what about other emerging leaders? Generation Z, or Gen Z for short, is defined by those born between 1997 and 2012. As this generation enters their mid-twenties and into the workforce, early evidence...

One of the changes that Millennials strive for in the workplace is the concept of “work life balance.” Fortunately, studies reinforce the benefits of this approach.

While there are numerous ways to define work life balance, the following are some of the most requested options...

One of the questions I am asked repeatedly is “how do we attract and retain top talent?”

Because the Millennial generation is the largest generation joining the workforce the real question becomes, “how do we attract and retain top Millennial talent?”

Fortune magazine...