Leadership

September 1, 2022

How Do Leaders Deal With Disappointment?

Prior to some business travels I arranged for three people to help me with some small projects while I was away. As my trip was an extended […]
August 25, 2022

Defining Workplace Generations: Infographic

A common theme in my work relates to the complexities of leading an inter-generational workforce. We use different terms to describe these collections of unique mindsets and values […]
August 18, 2022

Why Businesses Need to Keep Social Media Social

While social media began as a social phenomenon, it quickly moved into our business and corporate lives. Whether it is Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or a bevy […]
November 4, 2021

Why choosing a leadership style is important?

At some point, all of our children received tools from their grandfather. These thoughtful gifts were a great way to equip them with the tools they need to begin […]
October 28, 2021

What are the skill sets needed for the 4IR?

An axiom reminds us that the lessons of yesterday do not always prepare us for the needs of tomorrow. A recent post about developing future-ready work […]
October 21, 2021

Why did founders often fail as CEOs?

A recurring theme has been present in several consulting conversations lately. Be it at a networking event, over a drink, in the boardroom, or on a […]
October 14, 2021

24 Charts of Leadership Styles Around the World

Today’s content was originally posted by my colleague Paul Sohn. It contains a fantastic overview of global leadership styles and he graciously allowed me to recycle it for your enjoyment.  I had […]
September 30, 2021

How millennials want to work and live

In the classic comedy movie What About Bob, Bill Murray tells his therapist, “There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love Neil Diamond and […]
September 23, 2021

Questions to ask during one-on-one’s

Do you have a one-on-one with your team members every month? If not, it’s time to start! One of the most important parts of being a […]
September 9, 2021

10 Questions Leaders Ask in Team Meetings

Why leaders need to ask good questions in team meetings Leaders ask questions for many reasons, but the key reason is to collect input about their […]
September 2, 2021

What is the role of power in leadership?

Power is something which gives us the ability to influence or direct other people. It is an invisible but powerful force in our lives and our […]
August 26, 2021

The Three C’s of an Effective Hire

Many years ago I solicited the insight of my boss regarding a difficult choice for a hiring decision. However, instead of giving his input, he provided me with […]