What Will You Stop Doing? (Part 2)
In a recent blog post I stated that the number 1 reason why senior leadership teams aren’t more strategically focused is…. “There isn’t…
Just Ask…
Have you ever wondered what is motivating to your people? It’s important to know, because as leaders, we need to tailor everything…
Making Recognition Work for You: Part 2
The Manager who approached me in Part 1 of this series had used his original question of ‘Sal, why do I have to…
Overcoming Challenges on Remote Teams: Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed some of the challenges of working on remote teams and ideas for getting your…
Align Your Team in 2011 – Part 1
This is strange, Angela thought. Ben had never requested to meet with her alone. She grabbed her notebook, went to the kitchen…
Leading by Example? Avoid these Mistakes
One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is leading by email (or by texting or by a project management tool or by chat…
People-first™ Factor #1: Lead by Example
Have you ever had respect for a leader whose words did not match her actions? Have you ever had respect for a…
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The Thing About Leadership…
The thing about leadership is that its impact is often overlooked. In many organizations it’s written off as “fluffy” or “soft.” And, it’s…
What to do When Feedback doesn’t Work
I have written quite a bit in the past about the importance of providing feedback to team members. In fact, in a…