Children and Employees–Different or Mostly the Same?
Many years ago I recall being in a management class given by another trainer. All her stories were about her kids and although I was a manager, frankly I could [...]
Your Priorities Start at Home
In this post I’m going to share some personal stuff on values and priorities... Since starting our own business, I often get asked by people if it was “worth the [...]
The Parallels between my ‘Two Left Feet’ and Leadership Development
My wife and I are taking 'Funky West Coast Swing' dance lessons–-this is a real stretch for me as I have two left feet! Our dance instructor regularly talks about [...]
Important Words Leaders Need to Learn to Say
Leadership is a complex topic, however three simple words can go a long way to ensuring effectiveness: “please”, “sorry” and “thank-you”. Let’s look at why this is so: “Please” – [...]
When the Answer ‘No’ is More Strategic than ‘Yes’
Prime Minister Tony Blair is attributed with having said: “The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes.” I worked with client a [...]
The Economic Recession – What Does This Tell Us About Ourselves?
Our economy these days seems to be in free fall – we hear one bad new story after another, and at the end of all those stories are ordinary people, [...]
Confidence is an Important Leadership Skill – No Matter the Level
I recall watching a “live via satellite” presentation by then GE Chairman, Jack Welch, and being struck by a point he made. He said that a significant part of his [...]
Sustainability – A Question of Personal Leadership
Sustainability - a household word these days, but what exactly does it mean? These days many organizations have sustainability initiatives, a very good sign in this world of human-induced climate [...]
The Pay for Performance Pitfall
As CEO of GE, Jack Welsh stated that “It’s a sin to lose a top performer". Most organizations that we know are concerned about keeping top performers, and many pay [...]
When it Comes to Leadership, Can a Leopard really Change its Spots?
I recently read a fascinating New York Times article (Living and Learning, Changing and Winning, by George Vecsey – July 27, 2008) about Tom Coughlin the coach of the Giants [...]