Can we change opinions by changing expectations? A professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology seems to think so. He conducted a simple but revealing
Getting our leadership message across to the team can be a challenge. But as leaders, we can forget that by virtue of our position, we
Why should leaders sweat the small stuff? Someone said that you shouldn’t “sweat the small stuff” but based on what I just read, they have
Do our reflexive reactions cause unnecessary fireworks? Conflict is inevitable in any human enterprise; how we handle that conflict is where leadership comes in. Too
I think one thing often overlooked in the world of leadership is patience. We’re always in a hurry to get things done. We have to
As leaders we are responsible for getting things done through people. But in our rush to see results, we risk becoming our own worst enemy.
We are not alone… …but sometimes it can feel that way. Leadership can bring with it a sense of isolation. You seem to be the
There are some who will tell you, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” I don’t necessarily agree. “Functioning” doesn’t always mean “fully optimized,” and
Success doesn’t come easy, and the more complex the challenge, the harder it can be to communicate effectively with your team. Sometimes, the more you
There’s something about “new.” Somehow the idea of new gives energy, enthusiasm, focus. Yet so often we find ourselves stuck in “old.” Same job, same
My daughter is a big fan of Lin Manuel Miranda, the creator of Hamilton. She was home on spring break recently, so we took her
Every team will develop its own distinctive culture. A good team culture can be positive, supporting, and contribute to greater productivity, employee engagement, and satisfaction.
