If you asked 100 companies if character matters in their leaders, you will get 100 emphatic responses of 'YES!' But take a closer look – are these same companies screening for character during the hiring process? Do they have a culture that reflects their belief that...
“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” – Michael Jordan If arguably the greatest basketball player of all time understands the power of teamwork, we should probably pay attention. It may sound unrealistically altruistic, but the truth is that the more we focus on team...
There is no doubt that curiosity fosters creativity and innovation. Seeing is believing – and I’ve seen it in action. When leaders and learners understand that they have permission to ask questions and pursue interests and passion projects, productivity skyrockets. Think about it this way –...
A woman is confident and assertive and her colleagues consider her aggressive and self-promoting. A woman is in the middle of giving a presentation when her male co-worker interrupts to offer his two cents. The only woman in the meeting is assigned the role of...
Virtual teams cut across the boundaries of time, space, culture and sometimes organizations – and chances are, you work on one. It is also likely that you, your teammates and your team leader have been given little to no preparation to work in this complex...
We all know that mentoring is an essential part of any development initiative. When mentor-mentee relationships evolve properly, both mentor and mentee develop essential career-building relationships, which leads to an increase productivity and innovation in the organization. The benefits of mentoring programs to your organization...
Storytelling in business leadership is a long-standing tradition. Look no further than Ford Motor Company’s innovation in manufacturing or the industry-changing launch of Apple Computers. Today some of the most successful companies in the world use storytelling as a leadership and branding tool. At Nike,...
Yes, yes we know it’s February, but that’s not too late to create goals, or resolutions, for 2017. In fact, there is no ‘bad’ time to create goals and positive resolutions, but there are smart methods you can use to create them – techniques that...
Stress is integral to work. It’s the fuel that gets things done. Stress within your comfort zone helps you stay focused, energetic and able to meet new challenges. Stress is what keeps you on your toes during a presentation or alert to avoid mistakes. While some...
The Wall St. Journal recently published an article that detailed all the positive outcomes of having more women in leadership positions. It’s a message I’ve been shouting from the rooftops for many years, and it is so encouraging that the message is being embraced more...