Happy MLK Day! This year marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination. What leadership lessons can we learn from the life and legacy of Dr. King? Dr. King was called to lead the civil rights movement, even though that was not part of his plan, and he faced this crucible, deciding to accept […]
In the US it’s an emotional year already, and the primary emotion is anger. It’s human and natural, but not always helpful. What can you do with anger at work (yours and other’s)? Diffusing Workplace Anger from the Leadership group at INSEAD Knowledge identifies some strategies to keep anger from derailing your work without ignoring […]
Disagreements are inevitable, but arguing contrary opinions can often waste a team’s valuable meeting time. Do you know how to argue your position effectively? How to Win Arguments Without Making Enemies from Inc. shares a technique that leads to a full understanding of opposing positions and makes agreement more likely. According to research, most leaders […]
Leaders ask us “What about authenticity?” when trying out new leadership behaviors or practices. To be truly authentic means to honor your core values, not a particular behavior. From strategy+business this week Who You Are is How You Lead explores why your values matter more than one particular leadership or management technique. In our coaching sessions, […]
Dealing with Toxic Employees is a touchy topic for many of our clients. If your brilliant employee also sucks the life out of a team, how could you keep them on board and minimize the damage? This article from HBR recommends ways to keep them, while isolating them from others. How to Kill Your Team’s […]
Signs Someone Needs to Be Fired That Don’t Show Up on Performance Reviews from Inc. Magazine lists some of the traits of “toxic” employees that could be dragging down the entire team. We see these people stay on board way too long, and this shows you some of the signs you need to take action […]
We shared an article about toxic bosses a few weeks ago and now we’re taking a look at toxic co-workers with Inc.’s How Toxic are Your Co-workers, Exactly? The five toxic traits to look for are not what you might expect. Our latest blog post talks about the importance of workplace diversity and building an […]
Time management is more an issue than ever with all the means of communication at our fingertips. How to Fix Your Employee’s Time Management from Fast Company shares how you can help people who work for you address time more effectively by setting clear expectations, brainstorming solutions, and just getting better at estimating (we could […]
First, for leaders beginning a new role, some concrete advice on how to create change while honoring the journey before you got there, from strategy+business: Starting a Transformation: Don’t Change Everything. It’s all about having the right conversations to bring people on board. When building a team, there are definitely ways to get it right […]
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Powering an Organization with Love from HBR identifies love as a core principle of great leadership and as the base “operating system” that all the other functions of a business run on. We work to express love to our clients and coworkers every day – how does it show […]