The one skill every leader needs to master
Good questions helped them break free from the complicated, circular or confusing conversations they had been stuck in.
Before you quit . . .
Before you quit because you're tired, take this into consideration.
How to avoid the most common leadership rookie errors
When beginning a new role, most people tend to use one of four different approaches.
4 levels of leadership—where are you?
Leaders need to grow and change or their organizations won’t.
Delegating: Accomplish more with less effort in half the time!
Leadership is about a lot of things. One of those indispensable things is the ability to help other people accomplish a lot.
Stop leading time-wasting meetings
Meetings are where things get done ... if you know what you want done.
Exceptional leaders ask 4 questions about communication
It’s difficult to think of an effective leader who isn’t an effective communicator.
How to easily save 8 hours every single week
“I don't have time for that.” This is the most constant complaint I hear from leaders.
4 ways a leader needs to grow so their business can grow
What is the big secret that helps leaders get to the next level?
You are always too busy. The question is: Are you willing to change?
Only do what produces results. Stop doing everything else.
If you only fall in love with one thing at work, it should be this
A leader’s ability to be externally clear in communication is a reflection of internal clarity of thought.
How to lead meetings people want to attend
If I’m running a meeting, I set it up so it generates value. If I’m invited to a meeting, I won’t continue meeting with people if there isn’t value.
7 tips for leveling up your team
Something I've noticed about my best clients is that they are fast learners.
7 ingredients of highly effective communication
Have you ever talked to someone only to discover, later and through the grapevine, that they completely misunderstood you?
The absolute best way to build your leaders and team
As you grow in these five areas, you'll find that the people around you will start to grow as well.
5 common team errors — and how to turn them around
Leading a team can be a lot like sailing a boat. When things are going fine, you can feel like you know what you're doing. But when the storms kick in, you find out how ready you really are.
2 questions that will immediately improve your organization
There are common “pain points” in most organizations. Any one of those may be the right answer to the problem. But too often, the desired change doesn't happen.
5 ways to bounce back (sometimes even stronger)
These last 19 to 20 months have been deeply challenging for many leaders and organizations. But this isn't the first time a challenge has been experienced. Nor will it be the last.
Frustrated or tired as a leader? 5 lessons from elite athletes you need to know
Leaders, like athletes, need to rest if they want to perform at a higher level. My readers know that athletics and fitness are a significant part of my life. I've been a strength and conditioning instructor for over ten years. I practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm learning new gymnastics skills like the rings, parallel bars and hand balancing. I'm in my mid 40's. I feel the accumulation of old injuries. But I don't see any reason to slow down yet. While some people approach fitness as a difficult habit to keep, I find it to be a byproduct of my lifestyle. [...]
10 commandments for building magnetic relationships with employees
Many employers are finding it harder than ever to fully staff up. However, while some organizations struggle to find 'warm body' hires, others have retained high-performing teams through all of the turmoil and uncertainty of this last year. To attract and retain the best people, you need to do two things. First, build a magnetic culture. Second, become a magnetic manager and leader. The magnetic managers and leaders aren't necessarily charismatic or the life of the party. But they attract and retain great people. They know how to build and keep productive relationships. Here are the 10 Commandments to become [...]
