Management & Leadership

Mid year is a noted time for reviewing performance. Here are seven ways to structure that review effectively.

Clear expectations are necessary for a high performing team. Here are five ways to start.

Communication tips for leaders, 5 tips.

Leadership can be uncomfortable at times. Here are 5 ways to overcome angst.

Managers need to assess the culture of their teams. Here are four ways to get it done right.

Leadership and driving in the rain share similarities; they require adaptability, clear vision, and the ability to navigate through uncertainty.

What's it like to write a book? My reflections.

5 Simple ways to help you and your team manage pressure

Change can be like a violent storm, how can you succeed on the other side?

Successful companies routinely challenge the status quo and avoid falling into 'this is how we've always done it' trap. Build disruption into your strategy.

Avoiding conflict is a bad choice all around. It's stressful waiting for the encounter, and there is more to clear the longer you wait. Here are 5 ways to facilitate that conversation.

To avoid a 'Game of Thrones' environment, practice these three behaviors.

Using your strengths to improve your weaknesses is a great start toward balance.

One month is down, how are you tracking against your personal and professional goals? Here's a process to help.

As restrictions remain in place, people are running out of ways to celebrate individual or team success. 5 reasons why it’s important and ideas to help.

A simple way for you to not only help yourself, but help others - will you do it?

The world has changed over the past several weeks. Have you thought what questions your employees will ask you how their work will be different upon returning to the office? Here are four questions you should have well thought out responses.

Creativity flows in some and not so much in others. Let’s help by sharing our ideas for engaging teams over long periods of time.

Life always throws curves, especially when we're not prepared. Help yourself and your team manage remote working with some simple guidelines.

Strategic planning is done every year with an eye toward making next year better – here’s a unique twist to strengthen your approach.

Effective teams require lots of moving parts to align - without attitudes or egos. Look to the young for examples.

Communication skills are critical to everyday interactions. Underpinning the five reasons I list is respect – does your respect for your colleague come through?

Many times we reflect on something we've said or done and wished we had prepared better. Here's how.

This could never be you, right? I don't have time to train them. This client is too important for me not to do it. Have those words have entered your thoughts? We know delegating and empowering others is the right thing to do, why don't we do it?

Have you ever been part of a team where everyone feels they're communicating, but no one really understands? If an image of Abbott and Costello's 'Who's on First' routine pops into your mind, this post can help motivate and get the team moving the right direction.

The majority of us avoid difficult conversations - and this is recognized by those around us. Part II of my blog gives you a technique and some tools to have the conversation.

The majority of us avoid difficult conversations - and this is recognized by those around us. Hopefully, this series will give you the confidence to reflect on the situation and then do something about it.

Being observant is key to great leadership. Sherlock Holmes gets Watson to realize this, and this blog gives you some ideas.