Your Calendar Tells a Story
A manager told me she cared deeply about her team. I believed her.
Then we looked at her calendar.
The Manager Who Only Had One Setting
Grant was consistent and proud of it. He told everyone he treated all his employees the same way.
Why Organizational Change Fails
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how often organizations set out to change something and, despite good intentions, end up right back where they started.
When Flexibility Crosses the Line
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the idea that leaders should handle situations on a case-by-case basis.
Why Your Best People Get Frustrated First
Lately, I’ve been thinking about who feels the strain first when something isn’t working inside a team. It’s rarely the lowest performers. In my experience, it’s your best people.
AI Has No Soul: What That Means For Leaders
Last month, I had the opportunity to attend the Wall Street Journal’s “Future of Everything” conference in New York City. It was an enlightening event that featured guest speakers discussing the future of “everything” from banking to healthcare to entertainment to nutrition. I learned a lot from every presentation, but I walked away reflecting on the impact of AI on how leaders influence others.
3 Mistakes Leaders Make That Drive People Away
Good intentions won’t keep your best people from leaving — but better leadership will.
I recently coached an executive named Dan, a smart, compassionate leader who was frustrated. Despite his long hours and genuine care for his team, he felt like he was losing control — and losing good people.
The Three Company Cultures
Everyone wants to feel connected to their company culture.
I did too.
Change: When “New and Improved” Becomes “Not Again”
Lately, I’ve been thinking about what it’s like to successfully lead a change initiative.
The Magic of Routines
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the connection between boring routines and goal achievement.
A young aspiring author recently asked for advice on writing his first book. “I have a great idea for a novel,” he told me, “but I can’t seem to finish the first chapter. I just get stuck. What’s wrong with me?”
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