Effectiveness
Habits Trump Discipline
All of us, from time to time, are faced with the desire (and sometimes the necessity) of changing some aspect of our lives. Change is rarely easy, and when we go to work at modifying a behavior, relapsing to our “old way of doing things” is fairly predictable. Many people point to the need for… Continue Reading Habits Trump Discipline
Read MoreCreativity Tops the List
Creativity tops the list of leadership qualities seen contributing to business success over the next five years, based on an IBM survey of over 1,500 CEOs. When prompted for examples of creative genius, many of us conjure up images of Archimedes and his overflowing tub (“Eureka”), Newton and the falling apple or Franklin and his… Continue Reading Creativity Tops the List
Read MoreWhat You See is What You Get
Transparent leaders build credibility, resulting in greater collaboration across all levels of the organization. This “what you see is what you get” approach to leadership often leads to more efficient decision-making by increasing the trust that develops between leaders and their teams. Many organizations pay lip service to transparency while, at the same time, refusing… Continue Reading What You See is What You Get
Read MoreThe Language of Influence
How many times have you thrown up your hands wondering why “they” just don’t get it? Despite what seems like sound logic to us, we all experience a lack of support for our ideas and proposals from time to time. While failing to receive support for our recommendations and requests can be frustrating and demotivating,… Continue Reading The Language of Influence
Read MoreIs That Your Final Answer?
Many of us recognize the phrase “Is that your final answer?” from the popular TV show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? What many of us may not appreciate is how relevant and appropriate a version of this question can be in our interactions with our colleagues and bosses. One of the more common sources… Continue Reading Is That Your Final Answer?
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