In today’s global business environment, leaders are called upon to manage across countries and cultures. An effective leader has to be able to communicate effectively with people who have different attitudes and expectations, recognize when unexpected behaviors reflect […]
When was the last time that you said, “Wow that was a great meeting! I can’t wait until the next one!”? I frequently hear that the most de-energizing part of people’s day is their time in meetings. What […]
As organizations work to stay competitive or prepare to move to the next level, a common conversation centers on their corporate culture. Do they have the “right culture” to be successful? And if they determine they don’t, what […]
Last week a client called me with a dilemma: “My new company has a Business Casual dress code. There are a lot of people I need to influence. How do I make my appearance appropriate and professional?” She […]
There are many, many books written on leadership. Some recent ones advocate for “resonate leadership,” “authentic leadership” or “agile leadership.” These are all valid approaches to becoming a successful leader. But what really defines a leader? What defines […]
Employers are always looking for ways to improve performance in their organizations. In searching the literature, you will find hundreds of articles and presentations addressing this very subject. You would think with all of this information, it would […]