All leaders have a responsibility to coach their team. In this Two-Minute Leadership Talk on “Effective Coaching,” I discuss the most effective way to instruct and train others, which is through one-on-ones. To many leaders this is intimidating. If that applies to you, then watch as I talk about the tools of Effective Coaching: how … Read more
We’ve all heard stories and seen the archetypes of what bad meetings can be. In this Two-Minute Leadership Talk video blog, I discuss the “Big Bad Meeting Monster,” and how it drags meetings into bland, boring territory, and away from concise goals. In this video, I’ll talk about how to stay organized, bring back productivity, … Read more
Guy walks into a bar. Bartender notices how sad he looks and asks, “You OK?” “I just lost my best friend,” says the guy. “How’d it happen?” “I became his boss.” (Bill Gentry in the Harvard Business Review, February 24, 2015) If you’re like me, you’ve probably had times in your leadership career when you … Read more
In this Two Minute Leadership Talk, I discuss the topic “Who is the Next You?” It’s about creating a legacy for your organization. If you weren’t around, do you feel you have other leaders who could take your place? You should not feel indispensable. The future needs to be planned for. I’ll explain strategies for … Read more
“Culture is the tacit agreement to let the means of subsistence disappear behind the purpose of existence.” Karl Kraus In a recent edition of the Harvard Business Review, Bill Taylor identified a key aspect of cultural excellence when he referred to Adam Morgan’s notion of having a “lighthouse identity.” He noted that great companies stand … Read more
The topic of today’s Two-Minute Leadership Talk, is “The Shadow Program.” In this video, I’ll talk about the disconnect that can occur between the top and bottom of your organization, leading your team to feel that leadership might be out of touch. How to mend that disruption? The “Shadow Program” is a simple solution that lets team … Read more
