The Character to Confront the “Small” Wrongs
In the annals of military history and corporate folklore, we often celebrate the “whistleblower”—the individual who stands up to massive […]
Leadership
Why Your Team is Failing (and How an Off-Site Fixes It)
Most “team building” activities are a waste of time. We’ve all experienced it: awkward trust falls, forced bowling outings, or
Embracing the Unknown: Navigating Difficult Conversations
Let’s face it: Most of us don’t relish the thought of difficult conversations. They can be uncomfortable, stressful, and sometimes
5 Steps To Calming The Waters When A New Boss Enters The Pool
… of all the things that can cause ripples in our ‘pond,’ changing leaders should be considered the equivalent of
3 Steps To Building Trust So It’s Ready When Your Team Needs It
We often think of trust as a fixed, static idea, such as “We trust the Union” or “The Operations Team
The 7 Hidden Reasons Your Employees Leave You
In The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave, employee-retention expert Leigh Branham discusses how companies can tackle employee disengagement and retain
Does Your Team Have an Accountability Problem?
“We need to hold people more accountable.” How many times have you said this in the past year? When things
World Events & Trying To Give Your People Some Peace
It is impossible to deny that world events impact the workplace, whether it’s a natural disaster, a conflict in a
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
4 tips to Keep it Together And Avoid Crying at Work
Based on articles by Stav Ziv and Melody Wilding Have you ever felt an ominous lump in your throat during
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
The Most Important Leadership Competency
This article is based on my research and an HBR article What makes an effective leader? This question focuses
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’
5 Steps You Can Use To Build a “First Team” Mindset
Credit to: Patrick Lencioni & The Table Group for the “First Team” concept, Jason Wong of https://www.attack-gecko.net/ and Dalmau Consulting for
Curiosity Killed The Cat, But It May Help You Survive As A Leader
I’ve long used curiosity as a tool to help me understand what is happening around me. Now, for the record,
Moral Courage: The Most Important Leadership Characteristic
I often work with people who are transitioning from follower to leader. The question that always arises is: What characteristic
How One Word Can Damage Workplace Culture
They say, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” But words do hurt—and all