Wake-Up Calls for Managers
For the hard parts no one prepares you for
When the path isn’t clear, the stakes are high, and the answers aren’t obvious—this is where managers struggle most.
Wake-Up Calls for Managers delivers practical, real-world guidance for navigating:
- Tough conversations
- Leading through uncertainty
- Building influence without authority
- Driving results through others
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Chronos or Kairos—Is it Your Moment for a Career Change?
Two Views on Time I discovered recently that the ancient Greeks had two different words to explain the idea of time: Chronos and Kairos. The difference between the two is meaningful, especially if you feel the time of your life and career flying by. Chronos is the...
Chronos or Kairos—Is it Your Moment for a Career Change?
I discovered recently that the ancient Greeks had two different words to explain the idea of time: Chronos and Kairos. The difference between the two is meaningful, especially if you feel the time of your life and career flying by.
Successful, Yes. But at What Cost?
For most of us, reading “Dish Network, the Meanest Company in America,” (via Bloomberg BusinessWeek) focusing on the style and tactics of Charlie Ergen, chairman and co-founder of the firm, will leave us feeling thankful that we work somewhere else. Nonetheless, Ergen is successful with his over-the-top and in-your-face style of command and control leadership. Is this a style for you?
Leadership Development Carnival-Best of 2012
Thanks to Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership by Dan fame, there’s a tremendous collection of favorite leadership blogger posts from last year at this month’s “Best of 2012 Leadership Development Carnival.” If you’re looking for some thought-starter ideas to help you succeed with your New Year’s Leadership resolutions, this is a great place to begin your search!
Leadership Caffeine™-Full Contact Leadership
The most effective leaders I know enjoy and invest time honing their skills and techniques through training and education, but mostly, they focus on getting their hands dirty on the front lines with their team members. These are Full Contact Leaders. Here are 11 behaviors of these very visible and driven professionals:
7 Simple Ideas to Build Professional Muscle this Year
Professional development like physical fitness and weight loss is oft discussed, frequently initiated and rarely completed. Make this year different. Here are 7 ideas that like push-ups, build core strength, can be practiced anywhere, and are absolutely free:
Best Of: Trying Not to Fail is Not the Same as Striving for Success
This post is excerpted from my collection: Leadership Caffeine-Ideas to Energize Your Professional Development. There’s a definite difference between focusing on not failing versus striving for success.
Best Of: A Leader’s Resolutions are Calendar Blind
This post is excerpted from my collection: Leadership Caffeine-Ideas to Energize Your Professional Development. As we head into the new year, it’s important to recognize that for the most effective leaders, every day is New Year’s Day.
Leadership Caffeine™-6 Reasons Why Patience is a Leader’s Best Friend
Patience is the most important attribute necessary for effective leadership that we rarely talk about. Here are 6 reasons why patience (at the right time) is an effective leader’s best choice:
Peace and Joy
Peace and Joy this Holiday Season! Merry Christmas!
Management Excellence Holiday Book List-Part 2
Here are a few more of my favorite things when it comes to professional development. Part 1 focused on leadership, strategy, getting to the next level and cultural intelligence. In Part 2, I range a bit further afield with an eclectic suggestion list of biographies. And remember, the best books on leadership aren’t found in the business section!