There’s no question that the start of a new year brings to mind notions of new beginnings and a chance for a fresh start. Of course, as much as we might be eager to set our sights ahead into 2017 and envision all the possibilities and goals we might achieve, … Click to continue reading
No matter where you live, there’s no question that the big story this week is the arrival of the US election and who the American public has decided to serve their country as their next President. For those outside of the US, it’s been both an interesting and troubling journey … Click to continue reading
The following is a guest piece by New York Times best-selling author Joseph Michelli. Look no farther than your smart phone and you will see what your customers really want today! They seek, and have come to expect, companies will make their lives easier and provide technological solutions that enable … Click to continue reading
With the arrival of September, many of us are returning to our regular routines now that our children are back in school and the period for taking summer vacation breaks has come to an end. For myself, this September also marks a special milestone in my writing career – specifically, … Click to continue reading
In recent years, there’s been a growing focus on the importance of emotional intelligence in today’s leadership. Of why those in leadership positions need to rely less on their technical competencies and knowledge, and more on how to go about building relationships with those under their care – both to … Click to continue reading
When it comes to discussions on the state of today’s leadership, one topic that understandably comes up is the issue of women in leadership. Specifically, why there continues to be so few women holding senior-level leadership positions in both the private and public sectors. It’s an issue that’s been weighing … Click to continue reading
In this month-long celebration of my first book “Leadership Vertigo”, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of having some of the top leadership experts – Doug Conant, Liz Wiseman, Jim Kouzes, and Barry Posner – share their insights about three of the four leadership principles discussed in my book. For this … Click to continue reading
Over the past few months, there’s been a number of thought leaders and CEOs who’ve found themselves embroiled in a heated controversy as a result of expressing their opinions on various sociopolitical issues. Regardless of the topic, in every situation there was a polarization of distinct groups around the issue, … Click to continue reading
With the Olympic Games now under way in London, many of us are eagerly following the efforts of our nation’s athletes, cheering them on as they compete to win on the global stage. As much as the Olympics represent the pinnacle of the sporting world, they are also the source … Click to continue reading
Although I’ve written previously about the importance of empathy in leadership, this is such a critical topic to succeeding at leadership today that I want to delve into this issue more. So here are 10 reasons why empathy matters in today’s leadership. 1. What does empathy mean?In order to appreciate … Click to continue reading
Which personality type is best suited for leadership – the extroverted or the introverted? It’s a question that surfaces every now and then in discussions on leadership, often with the consensus that while an extrovert would appear to have an easier time leading others, introverts also have unique attributes which … Click to continue reading
Have you ever noticed how discussions on improving business operations or possible solutions to today’s economic challenges rarely consider what the emotional impact will be on employees? In some ways, it’s not too surprising given how many of us have had leaders who taught us to not take things personally … Click to continue reading