Category Archive: Leadership Development

Well-Being is a Team Sport™: How to Lead a Winning Team

New Book Giveaway! Leave a comment on this guest post by Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being at Johns Hopkins Medicine, to become eligible to win a complimentary… Continue reading

7 Small Acts of Defiance

Small acts of defiance, like the murder of a watch, build an oasis of control. My smart watch died a quiet death on the table by my bed. It hasn’t buzzed or beeped… Continue reading

3 Ways to Practice Steady-On Leadership

“Steady-on.” That’s what my friend Dave says when you ask, “How ya doin’?” Dave works at farmer-pace. He wouldn’t win any sprints. I’ve done a couple things with Dave, and I can testify… Continue reading

4 Signs You Lack Executive Presence and How to Earn it Back

This guest post is written by Joel Garfinkle, the author of Executive Presence: Step Into Your Power, Convey Confidence, & Lead With Conviction. Executive presence is an elusive quality. When it’s lacking, you… Continue reading

3 Ways to Listen to Complainers

People want to pour crap in your ears especially if you’re a new boss. Gullible leaders fall prey to complainers. Manipulators gripe to get what they want. People maneuver you into sympathy for… Continue reading

5 Ways to Expose Your Inner Critic

Don’t ignore a loud inner critic. You talk to yourself constantly. It’s often ugly. Leaders overthink, second guess, and criticize themselves. Your worst enemy doesn’t berate you like your own inner voice. Your… Continue reading