On Leadership, Thoughtfulness and Doing Unto Others
When was the last time someone did something for you with no strings attached? Maybe she covered for you during a meeting that you forgot, or offered unsolicited praise to […]
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On Leadership and Knowing Your Audience
Imagine this in your current role: You have taken a position on an issue that really matters to you. And you now need the backing of some of your key […]
How to Connect With Your Team When You Don’t Have Time
“Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other […]
6 Daily Practices of Effective Managers
It can be easy for employees to take managers for granted because most employees are trying to avoid the attention of their managers. But a company cannot be successful without […]
Adaptive Intelligence: Your Organization’s Cultural Operating System
“This planet came with a set of instructions, but we seem to have misplaced them. Civilization needs a new operating system.” ~Paul Hawken Pressure Test Here is a quick […]
Hey Leaders: Lighten Up a Little
One of my favorite Walt Disney quotes is, “That’s the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up.” Now think about it a minute. You don’t need to […]
On Leadership, Feedback and the Fuel of Achievement
“True intuitive expertise is learned from prolonged experience with good feedback on mistakes.” ~ Daniel Kahneman The experience of giving and receiving feedback at best is a wonderful and enlivening experience, […]
On Leadership, Communication and Learning From the Arts
For anyone to be a successful leader, they will have to master the art of communication. This is because leaders are judged by their communication skills, whether they know this or not. […]
You, Me, and Our Relationship Makes Three
A previous post introduced the characteristics of relationship building, which is the foundation to public relations education and practice, and (ideally!) organizational relationships. Without a clear focus on people and […]
Hey Leaders: 5 Tips to Positively Powerful Presentations
Great leadership requires great communication skills. And one of the most challenging forms of communication is presenting in public! Public Speaking Hosting a work or group presentation often comes with […]
Lessons From Argentine Reaction to World Cup Loss
VIDEO: Riots erupted in Argentina after World Cup loss. High hopes and expectations gave way to defeat, shock, dejection and finally to pain, anger and destruction. This was the 120-minute […]
Effective Leaders Are Story Doers, Not Just Story Tellers
We all learn from stories, we get to practice our emotional responses and we can test our beliefs in safe territory. “A leader is someone who demonstrates what’s possible.” ~ Mark […]
Leaders: Do You Want Compliance or Engagement?
To achieve the highest levels of success within an industry today, organizations should be focused on creating training programs that develop better leaders, not better managers. Management vs. Leadership Often […]
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