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We often group together in threes. Triangles are stable geometric forms, (at least when they aren’t resting on a point), and are such a natural part of life that few people notice when they are in one. We’ve all heard of “love triangles,” but we also form non-romantic triangles with our families, with friends, and […]
There is a deep human longing to be seen. It is one of the greatest possible gifts to show others that you see them. In the workplace, feeling seen, noticed, and acknowledged by those you admire for who you are and for your efforts is a tremendous motivator. To really see others we need to be […]
In June, I recommended three leadership books for summer reading. Here are three more books I have found helpful to my work, to take readers into fall. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink. Riverhead Books. December 2009. Pink gives real-life examples about what motivates a person. As it turns out, it’s […]
Your leadership brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room. What do you think they would say about you? What would you want them to say? If you’re interested in working on your leadership brand, remember that your brand is not based only on tasks, or on results, but on your […]
Have you ever wrapped up a vacation by losing sleep over the work ahead of you? You might have set aside your cares for a few days, but now your mind is spinning with anxiety about your bulging email inbox, an aggravating situation with a co-worker, or an important presentation. Some of our best vacation moments […]
Leaders tend to either “ask” more, or “tell” more. Sometimes they do neither, and keep their opinion to themselves. These differences in personality all have particular strengths, but lean too far in any of these directions, and your problems with connection can occur. One leader leans too strongly to connect, and is experienced as too mushy, with no back bone. Another leader is […]
To make choices we usually need to evaluate the facts, but we must also respond to gut feelings that give us information. Together, these can make up our inner compass. But most of us at one time or another dismiss the gut feelings. We have all sorts of reasons for doing so. We’re scared, or we […]
What mood do leaders need to lean into to get the results we want? I’ve been thinking about this question lately, after a great family summer trip that involved several different tours—and tour guides. We were a group that ranged widely in age, from children to more elderly family members, so we weren’t always easy to please. […]
I work with many highly-talented, high-performing executives with proven track records of success. Inside, however, they don’t always feel secure. The inner critic is something most of us carry around. It’s that voice that nags you, saying you’re not good enough, you’re going to be judged, and you should probably just keep quiet right now. I […]
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