Going the Distance – 7 Secrets for Success in Love (and Leadership)
When it comes to love or leadership, going the distance means forming relationships that run deep; while my son and his bride backpack to the northern shores of Iceland, I thought I’d share seven ways to help make sure they, and we, stay headed in the right direction.
Increasing Engagement – How to Get People to Open Up
When it comes to increasing engagement on our teams, sometimes we can be our own worst enemy, as this short story demonstrates; here’s how we can do better.
Lines for Leaders: Texas Track Coach
In this “Lines for Leaders,” John Wooden cites a Texas track coach who gave unusually succinct advice to his runners; we can learn a lot from his approach.
In Praise of Praise: 5 Ways to Enhance the Power of Your Appreciation
Praise is one of the most powerful tools available to a leader; here are 5 ways you can use it to inspire, motivate, and even change lives.
Leaders and Con Men: Should We Follow Their Example?
When it comes to influencing others, leaders and con men seem to be in the same business. The difference is that we can use three of their tricks from the dark side to do some good.
Crutch Phrases That Weaken Our Leadership
The crutch phrases we use often weaken our efforts to lead instead of strengthening them; here are three examples to avoid.
Leading Through Transition: Tips for Leaders in Times of Change
Leading through transition is hard, but here’s what we can learn from a flock of snow geese about how to lead effectively when everything is changing.
Non-Verbal Skills for Virtual Team Leaders
Non-verbal skills are key, but in the virtual team leadership world they are even more critical; here are eight ways to speak more powerfully to your virtual team even before you start using actual words.
11 Video Conference Characters and How to Avoid Them
You’ve seen these video conference characters before; here’s why they look so strange, and how to avoid their mistakes so that you look like a leader on screen.
Getting Their Attention: How to Bend time With The Oddball Effect
How can we get our teammates to sit up and take notice? By slowing down time. Odd as it may seem, we can actually do this, and unlocking this power can be an effective leadership tool. It involves a simple concept called the oddball effect. Here’s what it is and how we can use it […]
Making Noise: 3 Tips for Better Leading in a Noisy World
“Are we making progress, or just making noise?” Mark Twain has said a lot of funny and interesting things, but do you know what he said about chickens and eggs? Or how his comment applies to good leadership? Stick around and I’ll tell you in this edition of “Lines for Leaders.”
Leadership Acoustics – 3 Ways to Send a Message That Gets Heard
“What do we have to do to make sure our message gets through?” When it comes to leadership acoustics, there are three key things to be aware of if we want others to hear what we are trying to say. Last week I visited the world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheater near Denver, Colorado – it’s the […]