Let Your Team Have That Heated Conversation

I have done a lot of work with teams and the majority of them do not have the trust levels that allow for respectful conflict.  Collaboration has come to mean being nice instead of creating the accountability necessary for team effectiveness.  Team leaders this one is primarily on you to Read more

4 Tips For Being A Better Leader

We have come to that time of the year when the culture reminds us that we need to make new commitments to change.  Personal leadership development is the only way we get better, so that we can help others reach their potential.  This Forbes Council post is excellent: “As we Read more

How Can You Create A High Performing Team

The highest indicator of excellent leadership is how well can leaders help create and develop their people into a great team.  If there is too much top down control,  people will not be empowered.  If there is a give direction and walk away style,  performance will suffer due to a Read more

How To Make Excellence A Habit

Small things done repeatedly over time are the keys to producing lasting results.  These habits form the foundation for all personal leadership.  Striving for excellence should be the goal of every leader who wants to make a difference.  This was a great Forbes post: “We are what we repeatedly do. Read more

Why Likable Leaders Seem More Effective

I have valued situational leadership for at least the last 30 years.  In the old days you were put into either a high results or high relationship box and your job would align with that one criteria.  Situational leadership means that you need to shift styles based on the person Read more