People follow the leader. Act like one.
Data shows that employees will follow the leader’s action no matter what the leader says. Leaders who don’t get this end up frustrated.
Leadership
There is no bad weather, only bad clothing
There is no bad weather. Only bad clothing. This is a useful metaphor for most of life, and something to remember on this Election Day.
They won’t remember anything before the “but”
The “oreo” method of feedback only works when there’s trust. Otherwise, people will discard anything you say before the “but.”
Right or Wrong
“Right or wrong” is more complicated than it seems. Here’s how to break it down to help you pick the best way forward, or overcome conflict.
5 steps to building a culture of trust
Choosing grievance does not build a culture of trust. Here are five simple, everyday behaviors that build trust in your organization.
Agree on the problem before solving it
A lot of team conflict comes from a failure to agree on the problem before everyone starts getting attached to their own solutions.
Unification and consensus have their roots in empathy
The terms “unity” and “consensus” are often used to sugar-coat exclusion. Empathy is at the root of true unification and consensus building.
Self-assuredness is the enemy of leadership
Success in business builds ego, but that self-assuredness can be the downfall of an otherwise good leader.
Five characteristics of resilient teams
A resilient team embraces change and doesn’t fear turnover. Here are five characteristics of highly resilient teams.
Three ways to maintain your poise when you’ve run out of patience
Crisis brings out the worst in people. If you’re trying to solve someone’s problem, here are three ways to maintain your poise even when it seems like they’re working against you.