Asking direct reports or coworkers questions rather than always telling them what to do is an...
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Don’t Just Sit There!
SITTING is big news – well, at least the detrimental effects of too much sitting, that is. The...
When Risking Failure is a Good Thing
How can failing ever be a good thing? The best leaders know that if you aren’t risking failure at...
Powerful Questions
The best way to develop your team is by asking powerful questions. Yes, it’s true that this can...
Soaring vs. Swooping
Successful leaders spend more time “soaring” than “swooping.” What does this mean? Their job is to...
Development is an Ongoing Task
In my recently released book – “Would You Want to Work For You?” How to Build an Executive...
Where do you place your focus as a leader?
The focus of your attention affects everything you do as a leader. Where you choose to place your...
Would you rather be liked or respected?
As leaders, we want to be liked, but we also want to be respected. Can we be both? Not only do I...
Quiz: What is the #1 cause of employee turnover?
To answer this question, take a moment to reflect on the best and the worst jobs you’ve...