February 28, 2019
It’s amazing how much the presence of just one person can influence a team. If the person has a negative influence, teams are often relieved when […]
February 19, 2019
During a recent Golden State Warriors-Los Angeles Clippers basketball game, Warriors’ Draymond Green made an ego-driven mistake that cost his team the game. When confronted about […]
January 31, 2019
It’s interesting when leaders believe they should never apologize. I say “interesting” because an apology is one of the most basic ways we have, as human […]
January 17, 2019
Most people recognize that taking breaks are important, but what they often don’t realize is that even very brief breaks — of just a few minutes […]
January 10, 2019
I’m always a little suspicious of articles that set up what I consider to be a false dichotomy. And a recent article on Forbes pitting passion […]
January 3, 2019
The old saying “it’s lonely at the top” is true. The higher up you go in an organization, the fewer peers you have. You also learn […]
December 20, 2018
If you’re like me, you have probably found that the people with whom you feel closest are also the best listeners. And although outstanding listeners do […]
December 4, 2018
Are there hidden mentors in your organization? Put them to use! A recent article in the Washington Post told of a group of old friends who […]
November 29, 2018
This week’s blog is a quick video with our 10 best tips for managing meetings. From establishing a clear purpose to handling rude participants, we cover […]
