Not too long ago, I worked with a group of executives for a fast-growing client. Two things struck me as interesting, and somewhat of a paradox: First, they were all reasonably successful in their jobs (and their jobs were substantially the same, … [Read more...]
It’s Real Leadership We Need Today, Not “New” Leadership
“Leadership is dead! Long live leadership!” This should be our modern-day mantra, allowing for every fad, survey, or new statistic loudly proclaiming that leadership as we know it is “dead” and that something new should immediately follow … [Read more...]
The times, they are a’changin’
Change is simple; just close your eyes, hold your breath, and wait. It happens. Effective change management, on the other hand, takes some skill. From my view of the world, 3 things are necessary for senior executives to successfully drive … [Read more...]
Performance Appraisals: Pain in the ass, or panacea??
Oh, crap! Another performance review… How many times have we heard--or uttered ourselves--this common lament? I’m guessing “lots” is a fairly accurate response. The better answer, however, is “way too often.” The performance management process … [Read more...]
Leading: Changing behavior or winning?
Do you want to win, or to change behavior? This is a question I frequently ask clients when discussing how best to approach someone in a (usually) tough conversation or conflict. As leaders, if we want to "win" the discussion, we simply flash our … [Read more...]
The Missing Leader
Someone recently asked me, "What's missing in leaders today?" As I've said 1,000 times, "leadership ain't rocket surgery." Here's what seems to be commonly lacking in unsuccessful leaders today. Any or all of these can impact a leader's … [Read more...]
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