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Not Everyone is Built to Lead and Sometimes Leaders Are Overlooked
How often have we seen ineffective leaders in senior level positions? Likewise, how often have we seen a manager that demonstrates exemplary leadership skills? A question many of us
Sep 8, 2016
Four Steps to Start Leading Again
It’s both a dangerous and ridiculous assumption to believe that because someone has a leadership title—or is in a leadership position—he or she is leading. Often, as prosperity rises urgency
Sep 8, 2016
How to Become a Game Changer!
In last month’s column I presented differences in the mindset and behaviors of three primary performance groups: caretakers, playmakers and game changers.
Aug 8, 2016
Do You Value your Employees? Show Them!
A little over a year ago, the founder of a credit card payment processing company made an unorthodox move that resulted in some very mixed reactions and a whole lot of media attention. Dan Price,
Jul 27, 2016
Caretakers, Playmakers, and Game Changers
There are normally three types of team members on an organization’s payroll: caretakers, playmakers, and game changers. The behaviors associated with each category go beyond skills or talent
Jul 7, 2016
Getting the Most Out Of Your Team
Many leaders feel that being professional in their position means being organized, focused and strong. They never let their personal life or emotions enter into relationships with their employees.
Jun 16, 2016
10 Tips To Being An Effective Leader
Good leaders all have one thing in common: They understand context. It’s a bit like parenting. You wouldn’t talk to a 7 year old the same way you would talk to an 17 year old.
Jun 15, 2016
Protecting Your Culture in an Age of Entitlement
Entitlement is defined as believing you are owed special rewards, privileges or treatment. In essence entitlement says, "You owe me because I show up and belong, not because I step up
Jun 3, 2016
Leadership Heads-up: Pride Comes Before Destruction
A well-known proverb warns, “Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.” For some reason, leaders who should know better seem to believe this principle doesn’t apply to them
May 16, 2016