Is Your Boss an Analytical Leader?
In our recent e-letter we discussed the challenges facing the Analytical Leader (AL). An AL is someone who approaches issues by fact finding and collecting data. ALs are less interested in people and...
View ArticleSeven Bad Habits of Ineffective Leaders
In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, best-selling author Stephen Covey identified consistent habits that were characteristic of highly effective people at work. We would suggest that there is a...
View ArticleNegotiating: 12 Very Important Little Words
More than twenty years ago, Ury and Fisher (Harvard Negotiating Project) articulated the best strategy we know for negotiating, “Get the most for yourself that the other side can live with.”...
View ArticleLeading in Still Uncertain Times
Leaders want to know how to lead in these uncertain times. While there are some signs of optimism at work – returning customers and expanding orders, plenty of uncertainty still remains. Employees...
View ArticleFour Tips for Managing Your Stress
Tip #1: Try to avoid stress talk Stress talk puts a negative spin on things and brings you down. Common themes of stress talk: Exaggerating (“always”…, “never”…) Negative labels Expecting bad...
View ArticleControl the Stress; Don’t Let It Take Control of You
Dr. M was shocked when her Department Chair called her into his office and informed her he had received two complaints about her behavior. One report said Dr. M had blown up during a committee,...
View Article10 Ways To Turbocharge Your Team
How are you leading? What could you do better to improve your team’s performance and level of satisfaction? Check out these 10 strategies for improving your own leadership and see how they impact your...
View ArticleUsing a Coach to Develop Your Full Potential
Many organizations incorporate 360-degree feedback assessment into leadership development programs. This form of feedback is designed to provide information to leaders about their leadership from...
View ArticleManaging Up: What It Is and How to Succeed At It
If you are like most people, you want to look good in front of your boss.Adding the skill of managing up to your career toolkit can make a big difference in achieving success. So, what is managing up?...
View ArticleCreating an Inclusive Work Environment: 3 Ways to Get Started
Are you looking for ways to move the needle on inclusion in your work environment? What can you do to foster an inclusive work environment? Getting started can be daunting, but it needn’t be. Here are...
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