There are many important qualities great leaders should have, but one of the most important is humility. Humble leaders care just as much about the senior leaders in their organization as they do about those at the lowest levels. And the greatest and most humble of leaders not only care about them, but their families […] Read more
I will admit that occasionally I don’t listen as well as I should. I have this what seems to be innate desire to “fix things.” I want the persons pain to go away and then help them with their next problem instead of taking the time to actively listen. When a person is really struggling, […] Read more
Leadership development is as much about you as it is about them! I have heard many mid level and senior level leaders complain about the leadership gaps of their managers and watch them quickly send them through a leadership development program. However, they often have the same or even bigger gaps and never seem to […] Read more
Have you ever wondered how to be more happy? Grumpy leaders don’t make good leaders. You most likely won’t see happiness in a job description for a leader. However, it is a quality that makes a big difference in your ability to lead. Happy leaders are more resilient under pressure, they tend to be more […] Read more
Do you or anyone you know have a short temper and lack adequate anger management skills? As a leader a short temper can have long-lasting consequences as this leadership story I recently heard illustrates. The story is told of a little boy who had a short temper. His father decided to teach him a lesson […] Read more
