There are no secrets to becoming a great leader. Early in your career, one way to stand out is to become recognized as someone who is consistently able to “do more with less”. Often, promotions into a management role, occur because you are great at getting things done. The more you do, the more valuable…
Category: Personal Development
The Cornerstone of the “Best Companies for Leaders”
“Regardless of the size of the company he or she leads, every CEO can learn to be a better nurturer of talent and builder of teams. Warren Bennis once observed that whether or not leadership is well understood, it’s impact on performance is dramatic and unmistakable. An Accenture study several years ago noted that the…
Do you notice what life is teaching you or . . .?
I was debriefing a client today and was so impressed with their insights and learnings about what they had done. One of the most important aspects of rapidly developing your leadership skills is to use a disciplined approach to keep your focus on practicing leadership acts. Most people cannot do this on their own and…
A Short Story About a CEO - Are You a Good Leader?
“Are a good leader?” The consultant asked. The CEO was quick to answer, not wanting to appear lacking insight. “Yes, I think so. Some people have told me that I do a good job and if you look at my career, I wouldn’t have gotten to this position without being good.” The consultant thought to…
Are You Developing Yourself?
Jack Zenger, articulated that most young professionals are “Starting Too Late” to develop their leadership skills: “We wait too long to begin developing leaders. When do managers first get leadership training?
Am I a Good Leader?
Great question! Congratulations, you’re asking a question most people in leadership positions never ask. Seems strange doesn’t it?
Influence Versus Control
Influence is given to the leaders who choose not to lord their authority over others. Have you worked with, or worse, worked for a “my way or the highway” leader? Try to remember their direct reports. Were they engaged, motivated, innovative, or strong performers? Studies would suggest they did not display any of those positive…
How to tell someone their idea sucks
There comes a time for every leader when you’ll be presented with an idea you just can’t get behind. You probably won’t want to make the person feel like their idea is bad, but what’s a leader to do? Bite your tongue? Feign interest? Rip the idea to shreds? You might find yourself torn between inauthentic…