Theirs is but to do or die – Actions to Ensure Honesty When Speaking Truth To Power
Sadly, old-fashioned ideas like “Theirs not to reason why, Theirs is but to do or die” still exist. ‘Theirs not […]
Being A Leader
What kind of leader are you? Do you want the final say or are you all about democracy? Take our quiz to find out …
Instructions: The quiz should take about five minutes. Answer the following questions by circling the letter (A, B, C, or
Can You Name the 9 Essential Qualities of a Leader?
There are many schools of thought about the role of a leader. What are the essential qualities of a leader?
I wasted $20,000 – The 3 Questions you should asked before you waste money, time and people.
L’esprit de l’escalier: We have all been there. You are responding to a job interview question or having a spirited
Coloured-pencils, Nail-polish & How You Can Get Dedicated Employees
A pencil is a little wonder-wand: a stick of wood that traces the tiniest motions of your hand as it
Want To Lose Your Job … Manage Your Boss! Learn the 6 Actions To Partner With Them Instead
This article was originally published on 17 May 2018 and has been updated. How often have you heard “managing your
27 Powerful Open-Ended Leadership Questions
The goal of a leader is to ensure that the team finds a solution to their problem. To do that,
8 Tips On How You Can Avoid My 4:00AM Regrets
You are not your 2 AM conversations; not your 3 AM nightmares; not your 4 AM regrets – Mark Dimaisip
Be A Better Leader By Asking Better Questions – Get Your Own 51 Powerful Questions
Powerful questions & silence can put a halt to evasion and confusion. Asking powerful questions invites clarity, action, and discovery.
The Most Important Leadership Competency
This article is based on my research and an HBR article What makes an effective leader? This question focuses
Do You Have A Brilliant Jerk In Your Workplace?
Do you have a “brilliant jerk” (or two) in your workplace? I teach a leadership class at my local University,
Get rid of Top-Down Supervision
Leadership is not for a select few people at the top of the organization; a healthy Organization has leaders at
Three 3-minute articles to discuss with your team to create a lifetime of positive change (for everyone).
This article has been reprinted several times, most recently, the Engineering Management Institute has reprinted it What you can do
Do You Want to Improve Your Leadership Experience? STOP Solving Problems!
An emergency requires quick decisions and clear instructions. There may be a little time for a discussion with your team.
To Be a Better Leader: ‘Unlearning’ Is More Important Than ‘Learning’
This article was featured in Community Now Magazine from ‘September 2022 Volume 5 Issue 2’ For decades, the leadership ‘Talking-Heads’
The secret to creating Leaders throughout your organisation
Use: ‘I intend to ….’ Read about the 6 Questions To Bring Clarity to Your First Team! When we give
How to Become a Better Leader By Asking Better Questions
A quick note from Steve: This post was recently featured on the Engineering Management Institute Website. It
Ambition, Power and Leadership Are Not Dirty Words
The two fundamental dimensions that distinguish people who rise to leadership and accomplish amazing things are: 1) the ambition to
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What Is Heck Is Organizational Health? 10 Questions Answered by Steve
Question: What is organizational health? Organizational health is essentially about making a company function effectively by building a cohesive leadership
The 6 Plates You Have To Spin For Your Success As A CEO
The CEO’s role is more critical than ever. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer[i], as business leaders helped navigate pandemics,