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A Common Leader Mistake: Part 1

A Common Leader Mistake: Part 1

A common and costly leader mistake that can result in a loss of credibility and trust… MISTAKE: Getting caught up in the…
3 Ways to Derail Team Formation: Part 2

3 Ways to Derail Team Formation: Part 2

Here is the second excerpt from our recent article on 3 Ways to Derail Team Formation. In Part 1 of this post I…
3 Ways to Derail Team Formation: Part 1

3 Ways to Derail Team Formation: Part 1

Below is an excerpt from our latest article 3 Ways to Derail Team Formation. Most teams struggle to reach their highest levels…
Contribute first

Contribute first

At the start of a recent leadership development program with a group of emerging leaders here in Denver, Colorado, I asked the…
Smothering feedback with positives

Smothering feedback with positives

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want you to be ruthless. The challenge for most people is that they don’t want to…
Crested Butte – A Memorable Fourth

Crested Butte – A Memorable Fourth

I am off to one of my favorite places on earth today – Crested Butte. It’s a stunning mountain town here in…
General Praise Creates Resentment

General Praise Creates Resentment

Here’s a real life situation of a manager providing general praise to a team member. Manager’s email to team member: “Good job…
Would You Work for You? Part 2

Would You Work for You? Part 2

There are two common and costly mistakes leaders make that can result in a loss of credibility and trust. MISTAKE 1: Getting…
Would You Work for You?

Would You Work for You?

Have you ever respected any leaders whose words did not match their actions? Have you ever had respect for a leader who…
Are Your Working Relationships Not Working?

Are Your Working Relationships Not Working?

Having successful relationships in the workplace requires only three simple things: people who think exactly like you do. people who have the…