Leadership in Action™ explores the simple, practical, everyday actions that elevate your leadership — helping you show up with clarity, courage, and authenticity in the moments that matter.
Charisma can be one of those things that you “know it when you see it or feel it.” One definition of charisma is “a personal quality that gives an individual influence or authority over large numbers of people”. It seems that some people naturally possess more of it than others. Charisma can draw people to […]
Focus at work is something I really have to work at personally, so I am always looking for resources on this topic. One of my big challenges is dealing with external distractions, but if I am being honest, a big part of being able to focus better at work is entirely internal. Here
Recently I was speaking with a young woman who was a mentor to my daughter in high school. In watching Makala lead on the lacrosse field for years I had no doubt she would go on to be successful in life. We had a conversation recently about her experience as a volunteer for Dance
Have you ever changed your mind about a situation or about a person? What about changing your mind about a belief – something you believed to not only be a truth, but THE truth? It is no small thing for anyone to change what you believe to be true. It can happen when you have
To truly be an effective and successful leader, you need to be open, creative, and innovative. Looking at things with foresight will put you ahead and give you the opportunity to change your leadership and your organization for the better.
Leaders: 3 Ways to Leverage Innovation in Your Everyday Work Read More »
Why waste your time with small talk when there are genuine human connections to be made with people who may have fascinating lives? Opening with generative questions can pave the way for further conversation and meaningful engagement instead of just idle chit-chat.
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How many decisions do you make in a day? It may surprise you that “the average amount of remotely conscious decisions an adult makes each day equals about 35,000.”
Are you colluding for mediocrity or collaborating for greatness? How do you know the true spirit of collaboration is driving behavior?
What determines whether emotions expressed are a strength or a weakness? For example, is it ok to cry at work – woes that mean you are weak?
Do Emotions Reveal a Leader’s Strength or Weakness? Read More »
Be it General Motors, the Veterans Administration, or the U.S. Congress, the answer to the problems these organizations face is always the same: change the organization’s culture.
How to Change Your Company Culture One Meeting at a Time Read More »
Words are the tools leaders use to shape what is possible for the future, as well as the experience of the present for better or for worse. A leader’s words can
There is a difference between positive thinking that moves you forward and positive thinking that is nothing more than wishful thinking.
There are countless articles about new year’s resolutions and how they either work or they don’t. Each year I choose 3 words to guide my everyday choices throughout the year.
How frequently do you think your employees laugh at work? In contrast, how often do you estimate that they feel bored or uninspired? Skilled leaders, those we call the “Stand-Up Strategists”, understand the utility of humor to address four important organizational outcomes…
It’s that time of year when we celebrate and show appreciation for the people in our lives. It’s also a time for giving. You may love appreciating people and giving gifts.
