Liz Kislik — December 20, 2019 Follow @lizkislik During a conversation I had recently with Jason Dykstra of the Thriving Leaders podcast about the value of conflict, he asked me about the practicality of using an open-door policy as a tool for encouraging employee participation. I told him I encourage executives not to use the … Continue reading This Is What to Do Instead of Having an Open Door
Stephanie McGuinn — December 18, 2019 Follow @PIMidlantic The structure of your business and the use of “ethical managers” are big determinants of business success. What is an ethical manager? This term stems from Luke Andreski’s article “Ethics in the Workplace: The Ethical Manager.” By his definition, an ethical manager is both successful and ethical … Continue reading The Need for Ethical Leadership in the Workplace
Paul Keijzer — December 10, 2019 Follow @Paul_Keijzer Life can get tricky at times. We have all had those moments in which we find ourselves at a crossroad. It is in such bleak moments that we feel unsure of what the future holds for us. I am sure you can relate to this state of … Continue reading How to Re-Invent Yourself as a Leader
Shane Green — December 9, 2019 Leaders at all levels often struggle to balance their many responsibilities. Constant demands on time, along with an expectation to be constantly connected can leave a leader feeling overwhelmed and burned out. This leads to issues with morale and performance. As 2019 comes to an end, this is the … Continue reading 10 Ways to Enhance Your Leadership Skills for 2020
Jeanne Hardy — November 21, 2019 Follow @creativebizinc TeroVesalainen / Pixabay The biggest misconception surrounding creativity is that it is an inherent talent. In reality, creativity is a discipline that can be learned and honed. As a business leader, it’s a skill that you will use and strengthen every day. Simply put, creativity is the … Continue reading What Innovative Leaders Know About Creative Thinking
Rick Lepsinger — November 13, 2019 Follow @onpoint_llc Today’s ideal leadership candidates are not necessarily employees with the most experience or expertise. One of the key differentiators among top leaders is leadership agility, or the ability to balance competing demands. Agile leaders foster connections with team members and customers, enable teams to achieve peak performance, … Continue reading Agile Leadership: A Comprehensive Guide
Paul Keijzer — November 12, 2019 Follow @Paul_Keijzer Last week I wrote a small piece for leaders who are on the verge of giving up, as a result of extreme workplace stress. In it, I discussed the well-known syndrome of burnout, and how it leads many leaders to feeling seriously debilitating physical, mental, and social … Continue reading How to Overcome Leadership Burnout: Tips from Survivors
Dr. Kathleen Allen — November 5, 2019 Follow @LeadingRoots It’s that time of year when the leaves are turning from their familiar greens to vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow. With this striking change, nature reminds us how beautiful the act of letting go can be. This adaptation to environmental change is inherent to … Continue reading Leading, Adapting and Letting Go by Autumn’s Example
Jeanne Hardy — November 5, 2019 Follow @creativebizinc mohamed_hassan / Pixabay In a business culture seemingly dominated by the mantra “Fail fast, fail often,” we spend a lot of time praising companies for doing things fast—for being fastest to market, quickest to respond, most agile to pivot—but we often don’t recognize the businesses that know … Continue reading Strategic Leadership: Slowing Down to Speed Up
Darleen DeRosa — November 4, 2019 Follow @onpoint_llc Evaluating the performance and identifying development needs for the senior leaders in an organization can be a challenge. In the case of senior executives, corporate board evaluations are often ineffective because they fail to identify key performance indicators or even what the executive’s core responsibilities are. Without … Continue reading How to Ensure Your Leadership Assessment Process Works
