We Are All Leaders
The words “leader” and “manager” are often used interchangeably, but they are very different words. Many organi [...]
Being Part of the Village
Anyone who has ever attended school knows that humans live in a constant state of conflict. The conflict is bet [...]
Don’t Forget the Why
When I was at 3M, I was assigned to a team to look at the quality and profitability of a longtime product. When [...]
It’s Not Your Plate
One of the most challenging skill sets of any good manager is delegation. We often hear even experienced manage [...]
Work on Your Weaknesses…Sometimes.
When I was about 4 years old, my parents purchased a Kimball piano. This was a major purchase for a young famil [...]
Feeling Toxic at Work? You Might Be Wrong.
A long time ago, I worked with someone who was clearly not doing their job. They were regularly missing deadlines and th [...]
3 Culture and Engagement Lessons from the Pandemic
There are signs that we are finally starting to emerge from the pandemic. Not only did the pandemic create imme [...]
5 Ways to Get More Employee Engagement
Employee engagement is one of the most powerful predictors of organizational success. If your employees are mor [...]
How To Evaluate Leadership Effectiveness
I was talking to a friend of mine who has been studying leadership for most of his career and he confessed something [...]