As an optimist myself, I know first-hand the power of optimism and the benefits it has on all areas of life. Highly effective, optimistic leaders have a transforming effect on their teams: they have the gift of being able to convince others that they can achieve levels of performance beyond what they thought possible. […]
For many people, “thanks-giving” is a tradition that happens around the dinner table once a year. But research suggests that leaders should encourage gratitude in the workplace year-round. The Science of Gratitude: Gratitude can be defined as a positive emotion felt after receiving something valuable. And science has shown that people who are grateful feel […]
Leadership is an action that empowers people – not micromanagement. Are you or your managers leading in a way that creates a culture of trust? Often some managers believe they must have a hand in everything or they will lose control. Yet it is counterproductive. This behavior breeds mistrust among their direct reports and trust […]
Many of us have those very talented friends and colleagues that are always being pursued by other organizations – Some leave; some don’t. Companies are often taken by surprise when the announcement comes that someone they idolized leaves for another opportunity. In asking those that leave, many of these have rung true….“As you reflect upon […]
When it comes to success, we have often been taught the value of IQ through test-taking and traditional education focus. Psychologist Carol Dweck has spent her entire career studying attitude and performance, and her latest study shows that your attitude is a better predictor of your success than your IQ. Dweck focuses on two core […]
Meetings. The word can solicit strong feelings about their value and level of effectiveness. Regardless of how you feel about them, meetings are an essential part of most organizations. Many of us practice the standard guidelines for creating a good meeting: creating a clear agenda/meeting objective, keeping time, recapping action items, inviting the right people, […]
A wise man once said, communication makes friends; a lack of communication makes enemies. Our words have power! We all know communication is important, and yet effective communication can be a battle for individuals, teams, and organizations. Communication is the gateway to clarity, which ultimately gets the right things done. As Alan Schaefer, Branding People […]
“Well, that’s just how we do things here… It’s how we’ve always done it… It’s best that you don’t rock the boat…” Have you ever heard these dismissive responses when you or your colleagues have suggested changing things in the workplace? Change is always met with some resistance – just ask any visionary. Anyone Can […]
“No matter how much success you’re having, you cannot continue working together if you can’t communicate” –James Cameron Managers play a critical role in developing the people on their teams. Without strong leaders and a strategic management plan, people often become complacent or feel unfulfilled and “stuck” in their jobs. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. […]
Leading a team is an art and a science. Luckily, researchers at Google and Facebook have conducted extensive studies to determine the most effective leadership strategies, allowing us to tap into their data and discover the three simple changes that will improve the effectiveness and the performance of the teams you manage. Support your team, don’t lead them […]
