In today’s business world, full of industry disruption and rapid change, it is often necessary for a new leader to step in and take over established teams. Whether that’s brought more
Team Building
How Strong Leaders Cope With ‘Cocky’ Young Employees
It’s a tricky spot to be in as a leader — you have a young employee who is technically strong, showing tremendous skill and promise and, because of that, you’re more
Are You A Jerk At Work? (How To Know For Sure)
Let me ask you a question — Do you ‘play nice’ with others at work? I’m not talking about diligently trying to appease your boss. I’m not even talking about more
5 Ways Strong Leaders Show Caring WITHOUT Looking Weak
“Play nicely with others.” We’ve all heard this charming, positive phrase. As children in the classroom, and now, as leaders in the workplace. Every week, it seems there is some new more
The #1 Thing ALL Leaders Need … But Forget To Give Others
Being a leader is intense. And, as a leader, you probably feel immense pressure every single day. A survey from the Center for Creative Leadership states that 88 percent of more
4 Ways ‘Freaking Out’ HELPS You Lead Better During A Crisis
Oh no! It’s here — a dreaded crisis situation. Your team missed the mark on key project deliverables and now the client is mad, deadlines are compromised and your CEO more
2 “Cruel” Things Every Great Leader MUST Do
Being a great leader takes courage and compassion, but that doesn’t always mean “being nice.” Yes, treating others with respect is essential in our more evolved, more inclusive, more enlightened more
5 Key Shifts That Turn Engineers Into GREAT Leaders!
I admit it — I have a professional soft spot for engineers. I respect them tremendously. Maybe it’s because I’ve coached so many of them over the years. I just know, more
How To Lead New Teams (Without Destroying Them)
Congratulations! You’re the new ‘rising star’ executive, tasked with running a critical division of the company. Whether you were promoted from within or newly hired into the position, this is more
3 Smart Ways To Stop The Culture Clash On Your French And American Teams
Just because someone does something differently than you do, doesn’t mean they’re wrong. I know this. You know this. Everyone knows this — especially in our modern, differences-and-diversity embracing, global work more