Posts Tagged ‘fit leaders’
Getting Rid of Communication Static
If you want to be a fit leader, it’s critical to clearly communicate your messages and ensure those messages are actually heard and understood by others. In my dealings with employees and colleagues over the years, I’ve discovered a number of strategies leaders can employ to remove ambiguity or “static” from their communications. After you… Continue Reading Getting Rid of Communication Static
Read MorePlease and Thank You
Most of us were taught when we were children that it was polite, and often to our benefit, to say please and thank you when interacting with others. Why is it so many of us find it hard to apply this knowledge in the workplace? It can’t be that it’s too hard or that it takes… Continue Reading Please and Thank You
Read MoreDoor #1, Door #2 or Door #3?
There are times when we find ourselves in the midst of an encounter with someone where we are suddenly surprised at the overreaction or defensiveness of the person we are speaking with. Often, we have no idea where this other person’s emotions are coming from. During these moments, we often have three choices. I will call them Door… Continue Reading Door #1, Door #2 or Door #3?
Read MoreLeaders and Legitimacy
As I continue to work with leaders in our Institute for Leadership Fitness, I am reminded of the importance of the leader as servant. I’ve known of Robert Greenleaf’s seminal work on the subject of servant leadership for more than a decade, and often found myself advocating for a workplace where employees sought fulfillment in their work, and… Continue Reading Leaders and Legitimacy
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