Summer has certainly ended and so must this series on Relationship Mastery. Professional relationships are challening and often very intense. There definitely is an emotional side to business and we... read more →
We’re still having summer weather here in Houston. It was 99 degrees today and that is after a “cool” front blew in! So we’re OK to continue to wind down... read more →
Relationship Mastery Series III Here’s the challenge….we have to engage in relationships to get work done. The question is HOW do YOU typically go about engaging these relationships, especially when... read more →
Relationships do not occur in a vacuum. We’re not merely a collection of random people who happen to be in the same organization at the same time. Once we join... read more →
The Context for Relationships: The Emotional Force Field Relationships do not occur in a vacuum. We’re not merely a collection of random people who happen to be in the same... read more →
Part 1 Wise as Serpents; Harmless as Doves After a summer hiatus, I’m back. My recent newsletter Effective Leaders: Relationship Masters received such positive feedback that I’m delivering a short,... read more →
Effective leaders are relationship masters, period. I honestly have to say that if I had to sum up the leadership wisdom of my 23 years of corporate experience, it would... read more →
No doubt, one of the most challenging aspects of leading a business is the people factor. Navigating employee relationships and the problems that can arise from them can be extremely... read more →
Recent political events have brought to light the work and qualities of the Navy’s special unit teams, the SEALs (SEa, Air and Land). Not surprisingly, the Wall Street Journal (May... read more →
Words are powerful and I take them seriously. So when I state my belief that sound or healthy leadership is a moral responsibility, I’m serious about it. Merriam-Webster describes moral... read more →