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 […]
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The Tragedy of the Stolen Reputation – Why Character is the Strategic Advantage
The Tragedy of the Stolen Reputation – Why Character is the Strategic Advantage In modern business, we often appoint leaders
The Executive’s Dilemma: Team Loyalty vs. Organizational Success
In my twenty years of leading large-scale operations and advising on public policy, I have consistently observed that a divided
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
A Hero, The Colours, A Badge: Leading With Courage
Angus Duffy served throughout World War II with honour, ferocity, and courage. He returned home and continued to serve as
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
Stop rewarding people based on Performance; start Promoting Potential.
We’ve all been there. Once a year, our manager would call us into their office and review what we had
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,
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,