In the past ten years, we’ve been systematically replacing words like manager and supervisor with leader. Everyone attends “Leadership” training instead of “Management” training. Are we putting too much emphasis on leadership and not enough on management? We’ll explore more on that below. Now is your opportunity to download your complimentary copy of the What […]
Category: Leadership
Avoid bias as a new boss
Typically a newly transferred manager takes time to review the personnel files of his staff. This manager however did not want to become biased by reading the existing files. We’ll explore more on that below. Should a new manager read the personnel files of her team before sizing up the team for herself? My coaching […]
Done learning?
It’s amazing how Labor Day seems to be like New Year’s Day for business. And as the kids head back to school, it’s time to reflect on whether you and your team need to sharpen your skill sets for what lies ahead. I’m pleased to give you a sneak peek at my latest book […]
What is your leadership legacy?
After a number of years of being a manager, supervisor or team leader it can feel as though you have ‘been there and done that.’ With fewer opportunities for promotion, how can you re-energize your enthusiasm for your leadership role? Perhaps it is time to wake up to your higher purpose of being a […]
Evolution or Extinction?
During our vacation this summer we spent a few days in Chicago and spent one of our days at The Field Museum. As we walked through a great exhibit on evolution a couple of quotations caught my eye along with a couple of observations of how successful species who are better at adapting to their […]