The Isolation Factor - Helping executives and managers who feel like they’re all alone
As you move up the ranks of an organization, you have fewer and fewer people to talk with who can connect with what matters to you in your leadership role. The higher you sit in the organizational structure, the more isolated you are likely to feel. This article looks at some common patterns among leaders struggling with the isolation factor and how to manage that feeling of isolation.
2 Ways to Build Team Rapport – Develop creative ideas for buildings bonds among your team members
In nearly every area of life, the most successful teams are the ones whose members communicate frequently and effectively, enjoy working together, and maintain focus on top priorities and goals. Rapport is the cohesive glue that pulls this all together. This article looks at two of the most effective ways to build rapport in your team.
Appreciating and Bridging the Generation Gap - Execs and managers can take the initiative and find ways to effectively connect with younger staff, emerging leaders
If you’re a more experienced or higher-level manager, you may admire the energy and passion of young, emerging leaders, yet find yourself unsure about how to meaningfully connect or know how to elicit what you and your organization need from them. Here are some thoughts that can help you develop more effective connections with young leaders.
Authenticity: Louder Than Words – Your authenticity breeds influence
Ultimately, leadership development is almost entirely about self-development. The best leaders are willing to take themselves through an inner journey of who they are and integrate their discoveries into their daily lives. This article explores what it means to be an authentic leader.
Developing More Effective Multicultural Teams – When you bring together team members from a variety of cultural backgrounds, the result can be creative harmony and better, globally focused solutions
In this article, I share some thoughts on ways to build more effective multicultural teams, which face their own unique set of challenges from their traditional counterparts. The ideas in this article are based on my experiences facilitating and observing cross-functional, action learning teams for several European multinational corporations.
Enlisting Your Team for Change – Use your energy wisely when preparing your organization for a change
Are you or your organization going through a significant change? If yes, then tapping your team members’ discretionary energy and enlisting their support is essential. This article identifies the four main groups that people fall into during times of change, and offers advice on how to manage change most effectively.
Finding the Right Coach for You – The best executive coaches deliver practical advice with guidance through the process of self-discovery
If you’re an executive manager or an emerging leader in your organization, there is no doubt you will benefit from one-on-one coaching. But how do you know if you’ve found the right coach who’s the best fit for you? This article explains what you should be looking for in a coach.
Healing After a Major Organizational Transition – Establish some key anchor points to keep yourself grounded
Major shifts and transitions are inevitable in most organizations, and in my work with clients and teams, I find that these moments have an incredible power to leave people feeling disoriented and disrupted. In this article, I discuss four anchor points that might help you if you’ve just experienced a major shift or transition — or if one (or more) is looming.
Special Report: 5 Fears of Leadership – Unleashing Your Personal Power and Influence
In this special report I look at the 5 fears that leaders around the world have shared with me when discussing the obstacles and challenges they face in their positions. By examining these fears and addressing the questions that they give rise to, you’ll continue to work toward being a better person and a more effective leader. (Download this special report by clicking on the title above).