I appreciate the power of a good metaphor. Teachers of all sorts have used them effectively throughout history. At P. A. WEISS Leadership Solutions we recently changed our name to... read more →
For many, leadership is something that they kind of just find themselves doing. They’re good at a given technical skill and so, it is assumed, that they will be good... read more →
When I engage with clients it’s encouraging to hear them say, for example, that they want to: Be CompetentMake Good DecisionsBe ResilientFeel Less StressedBe ProductiveBe Composed Engage EmployeesBe Action-Oriented It... read more →
Those who adapt, survive – it’s Biology 101. The inability to adapt to changing circumstances is a team and organizational killer. We live in a VUCA[1] world. Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity,... read more →
Leadership is relationship – to a very high degree. You simply can’t lead in a complete vacuum. That would defy the very definition of the word - leadership. In fact,... read more →
Do you know how powerful you are? I like to ask this question of leaders. The modern corporation is a compelling defining institution in modern society. This means that the... read more →
As a former Continental Airlines employee who worked during Gordon Bethune's tenure, the recent events at United Airlines have been disturbing. Sadly, flyers have been bemoaning United's service long before... read more →
It’s that time of year when many New Year’s resolutions have come and gone. They’re legitimate and well-intentioned, but they too quickly fall by the wayside. I like the idea,... read more →
This past week the news hit that Wells Fargo had terminated over 5,300 employees over a two-year period. These people, collectively, had opened over 2 million phony accounts that the... read more →
Emotional reactivity (which comes in various forms) can render people “difficult to work with.” I previously noted that there are 6 common reactive patterns for individuals working in groups: Fusion,... read more →