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One of the top jobs of a leader is to guide his/her organization through change. And while change itself can kill the organization, resistance to change is guaranteed to do so! Here are seven reasons change efforts sometimes fail and what we as leaders can do to improve the odds of success.
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While it may seem contradictory or even impossible, the idea of being able to lead well by following is actually more logical than you’d think. Here are the benefits of following and 6 ways to grow your skills as a follower.
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What is a narcissist? The simple answer – you know when you meet one or work for one! After being around a narcissist you will often feel demeaned, inadequate, unappreciated, and angry. Rather than asking ourselves if we are one – let’s look at how to know that you are NOT one.
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No organization or leader makes perfect decisions all the time. But during critical points, one bad decision can cause catastrophic failure. To make better decisions, avoid the following ten traps.
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Already in 2018, there have been multiple high profile stories in the news of influential people who have fallen off or been knocked down from the pedestals of power and prestige. From sports and Hollywood to business and politics, and even to education and religion. Here are the most common ways we can self-destruct and not even know it.
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When in leadership, whether a formal position or informal, you have the opportunity to positively influence others. But some methods used to influence and motivate are more effective than others. Here is the most effective way (and least) to influence others.
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A leadership team, a married couple, and a board of directors are so very different! But they actually have a lot in common since each has a strong potential for conflict and yet cannot accomplish its mission without effectively working together. Here are 4 traits that contribute to success in each of these unique relationships.
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Unexpected things happen. An employee embezzles funds. A disgruntled staff member attacks another member. A volunteer sexually assaults a constituent. Such crises can threaten the operations, reputation and overall health and well-being of the organization. While the crisis itself is damaging enough, it can get worse when managed unwisely. The following are ten tips for managing an organizational crisis.
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When you procrastinate, it’s easy for things to snowball out of control. In some cases, it can lead to outright panic, freezing you in your tracks and preventing you from getting anything done. Here are 12 causes of procrastination and how to conquer it.
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“Burglar Enters Escape Room, Can’t Escape, Calls 911.” Yes, you read that right. A guy breaks into an escape room (the idea of an escape room is to, you know, ESCAPE!) and can’t find his way out, so he called 911 to recuse him. As leaders, we should always look for lessons in the things we read. Here are some of mine…
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There is “Bring Your Child to Work Day” and “Bring Your Dog to Work Day.” And there is even “Bring Your Parents to Work Day”! Really! But what it would be like if we had a “Bring Your Best to Work Day”? Here is what that day might look like…
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We all have to grapple with toxic people – from those who are extremely self-centered to those who always say no. Here are five of the most common toxic people you will likely experience or even become.
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Leaders have the opportunity to influence others for good… or bad. How healthy is your leadership? Use this quiz to find out.
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Sometimes, all you need is a unique perspective to jump start the process at hand. Here are five interesting concepts and quotes that I believe are worth discussing with your team.
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What is the one thing that can bring huge benefits to the workplace? Hint: this doesn’t even cost the organization a penny. Relational connection can significantly benefit an organization – even more than compensation can! Cultivating a culture of relational connection can produce the following important benefits to organizations, their employees, and their leaders.
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According to a Harvard Business Review survey, 58% of employees would trust a stranger more than their own boss! Ouch! Here are the top six things leaders can do to change that perception and build trust.
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Quite often, people make it sound as if leaders are first class and managers are, well, somewhere quite a bit below that! In reality, leaders and managers have a lot in common, and sometimes the dichotomy is a bit exaggerated. However, there are a few things that do differentiate a leader from a manager. Not good versus bad, just different.
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The innovation process of idea generation, idea evaluation, and idea implementation is critical to create momentum but can also create challenges. The following quotes are worth discussing with your team when considering the strategies, benefits, and challenges involved in the innovation process.
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Serving on a nonprofit board can be very rewarding. However, I have heard complaints about serving on boards far too often. Here are 5 changes many nonprofit boards should consider as they move into the future.
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Christians in the marketplace – it’s where many of us spend the greatest amount of our time, yet our spiritual impact can be limited by our own attitudes and behaviors. Here are six ways to be a Christian at work without ruining your reputation for Jesus. After all, Jesus calls us to be different… not annoying.
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