Last week I had the pleasure of coaching a group of young, rising stars at one of Chicago’s largest companies as part of the Magnetic Leadership Program. It’s work I adore and wish I could do more of because I know it makes a difference and provides valuable insight for high-potential leaders to accelerate their success. I was honored to have the […]
When I wrote last week about why understanding belief systems is critical for leadership, I talked about how we empower ourselves – in life and in business – when we let go of our concerns that others will judge us and replace these concerns with the understanding that when they do it’s a reflection of their belief […]
I wrote this post originally for Shawn Murphy and Ted Coine, the brilliant minds behind the new Switch and Shift Blog. I wanted to share it with my readers as I believe you’re all pondering the Future of Leadership as well! Please share your insights about the future in the comments – the community learns […]
I remember a day early in my career when I was sitting with colleagues at lunch, listening to stories about how employees had been “let go” in the not-too-distant past. They talked of the “microwave room,” the conference room whose windows were covered in foil for a few days while those who were called into […]
Raise your hand if you’ve ever: 1. Interviewed for a job you wanted passionately 2. Received your dream job and found yourself wanting a plan to help you succeed in the role I suspect just about every one of you raised your hand, which means you’re all in luck! This Tuesday evening at Leadership Chat on Twitter […]
“Resentment is a breeder. It breeds more resentment.” ~Wise Friend Does this resonate with you? Do you have colleagues who resent you for a promotion you received and, as a result, continue to look for reasons to resent you more or to justify their resentment? What about the flipside; have you ever felt resentment toward a colleague […]
“Everyone is in the people business. Name me a line of work where people aren’t involved.” ~Dr. Mac, “Have a Nice Conflict“ With this sentence the authors of the newly-released best-selling leadership book, “Have a Nice Conflict,” get at the heart of why conflict exists in business. Business, at its core, is all about people […]
“You Matter. These two words can change your mood, change your mind, and have the power to change lives and the world if we understand and leverage them in the right way” ~ Angela Maiers TED Talk June 2011 I believe they can also change a company. When I Didn’t Matter A few years ago […]
This week at Leadership Chat we’re going to be tackling a subject that affects all of us as leaders and individuals: stress. How does stress impact our ability to be sustainable leaders, long-haul leaders who inspire our teams with a vision and then motivate our teams to work earnestly to realize that vision? There is […]
There’s a role every single leader should play in 2012 if they genuinely want to lead highly productive, effective and successful teams during the course of the year – the Synergist. According to Les McKeown, author of the newly-published book The Synergist, the role of the Synergist is the single component that makes the difference between […]