Are you physically fit to lead?
Being a leader is hard, demanding work. Not only can it be mentally tasking or emotionally draining from time to time, but often leaders…
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How to best deal with ‘Debbie Downers’
Recently, leaders have been asking me what to do about the “Debbie Downers” dragging their team morale down. The phrase “Debbie Downer,” introduced and…
Handle the Implied Task
In helping many of the business leaders I coach plan for success, I encourage them to think about the end point first and go…
The Leadership Dilemma No One is Talking About
How do we create work environments where people who passionately disagree can productively coexist? Self-awareness and nonviolent communication are part of the answer. I…
The 3 P’s for Greater Effectiveness of Frontline Leaders
The frontline leader role is always stressful. Consider this: they get stress from both sides. Their senior leaders are always on them, “You need…
Better Conversations, Better Outcomes
How a little self-awareness and focus can go a long way For years, I’ve provided leadership training and development on the various conversations that…