Why Be an Assertive Leader
Leaders who aren’t assertive just aren’t as effective as they could be. Here's why assertive leadership is crucial for your organization's overall success.
Lead to Energize By: Banning Technology from Meetings
We've all experienced it. You're in a meeting, you identify what you believe is an IT glitch, and ask for input from the VP of IT. He looks up from his laptop and says: "Can you repeat the question?"
Case Study: Increase Employee Engagement by Implementing Your Staff’s Solutions
The Problem: Disengaged and Apathetic Team An Aerospace Executive, we’ll call her Connie, was concerned because her team was disengaged and apathetic.
Leaders: Avoid Being The 800 Pound Gorilla
Do you need to tone down your voice tone, word choice, gestures, and emotions to ensure you don't "sit on" ideas, people, and decisions?
11 Tips for Running Effective Meetings
Part of being an effective leader is managing meetings well to ensure your team's time is used wisely and that meetings have a positive effect on the bottom line.
8 Tips for Creating Structure for Your Strategic Thinking
The Executives I work with often struggle with taking the time to do the Strategic Thinking they need to do. I usually suggest that they calendar the time on a regular basis so they make sure it happens.
10 Tips For Writing a Well-Branded Executive Bio
Writing a well-branded executive bio can feel intimidating. Utilize these tips to simplify the process and secure that new job you've been dreaming of.
17 Interventions to Reduce Anxiety When It Occurs
We all respond to stress and anxiety differently so, there’s no “one size fits all” solution to managing stress. But if you feel like the stress in your life is out of control, here are some things that might help.
Encouraging the Heart for Leaders
One of the most important jobs of a leader is to encourage their team members. Encouragement goes a long way in maintaining motivation and is a powerful reward that all leaders have at their disposal.
Disputing Assumptions That Keep You Stuck
Sometimes we think a situation is unchangeable because we are trapped by our assumptions. I have a client who was stuck in a belief: "I have to tolerate this job that is overwhelming because the other jobs out there require a
