Does work ever get emotional? You bet! Many of us would like to think that we are always at our rational best when we’re on the job. But emotional reactivity (which takes various forms) is far more prevalent than we realize and it can significantly hinder communication, collaboration, and ultimately,... read more →
Sep
14
Sep
14
Does work ever get emotional? You bet! Many of us would like to think that we are always at our rational best when we’re on the job. But emotional reactivity (which takes various forms) is far more prevalent than we realize and it can significantly hinder communication, collaboration, and ultimately,... read more →
Jul
14
I cannot state how many times I’ve run across organizations and teams that have a partial or even total lack of clarity around roles and responsibilities. I would say that it’s virtually epidemic in some organizations. Here are just a few examples: A smaller organization that has sales and marketing... read more →
Apr
28
A very senior leader once asked me, "What group of people on the job can make or break your career...your boss, your peers or your employees?" I suppose that I answered, "my boss." She disagreed. (more…)
Mar
12
Leadership Lessons from the Physical Therapist Recently I’ve had the opportunity to work with a physical therapist on my lower back. He is highly qualified and works with Olympic athletes (that would not be me). As we discussed my treatment he made a very basic, but profound statement: "If you... read more →
Feb
13
As we’ve rounded the corner into February, for some, New Year’s resolutions are a fading hope at best. It’s not too late, though, to rethink these. A resolution really is an opportunity to “define yourself.” Defining one’s self is tantamount to saying, “this is what I will do; this is... read more →
Dec
18
As we come to the close of the year and closer to the Super Bowl, it seems appropriate to look at one of the NFL’s greatest leaders, Peyton Manning. With more career touchdown passes than any other quarterback in NFL history, Manning stands out and here are 8 reasons why: (more…)
Oct
15
I’ll never forget it. We were reorganizing and my boss put two of us in the same job, Rick and me. It seemed odd. But Rick is a smart guy and he was….the boss. So we forged awkwardly ahead trying to keep the swim lanes as clean as possible. About... read more →
Aug
11
Too many leaders lack the courage to say and do what needs to be said and done. In fact, I would say that failure of nerve among some leaders is virtually chronic. I was talking with a CEO recently about the possibility of coaching an employee who was engaging in... read more →
Jul
10
I was meeting with a coaching client recently and we were talking about his new role. I'm sometimes inclined to ask the question, "how do you want to (or need to) show up?" For me, it's a way of trying to get their attention about the possible need for behavior... read more →