Growth Takes Courage. Frame Your Learning Culture
We are always learning, but not always fostering our learning culture. If you have people, you have a learning culture. By our nature we observe, reflect, and adapt. It is happening […]
Can Introverts Be Leaders? It’s about Self-Awareness
The other day a colleague asked me if I thought extroverts had a special advantage in terms of leadership opportunities. I reflected briefly and responded, “no.” Many of the leaders […]
The Impact of Attitude on Workplace Efficiency and Morale
As a recent retiree of the federal workforce, I was impressed with the dedication and patriotism of those I worked with in the conduct of their particular mission or function. […]
How to Incorporate Mindfulness Into Your Management Style
There is a current phenomenon across the country and in business regarding a technique to relieve stress called “mindfulness.” I am addressing this topic because it is popular and has […]
Humility in Leadership: Attaining Mightiness
The other day, a colleague asked me what I considered the most important quality of an effective leader. My immediate response was, “humility.” My colleague was incredulous. “Humility?! Really?! That’s the […]
An Easy Way to Get the Best Career Advice
Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch’s was famous for asking his constituents, “How’m I doing?” Koch’s signature question showed that sometimes the best way to find out how you’re […]
Love Your Dissenters: Achieving Innovation in Disagreement
We all spend a lot of time in our heads, and our internal narrative is mostly self-affirming. It’s human nature to fall in love with our own thinking and to […]
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