Leaders Care Science shows that each of us have what are called mirror neurons in our brains that recognize when someone in our presence genuinely cares, supports and respects us. The same neurons recognizing care, support and respect, also recognize when someone acts like they care, but are clearly signalling boredom, disdain or contempt. So […] Read more
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It doesn’t hurt… It doesn’t take much time… Actually it is quite simple… And it is always the right thing to do. What am I talking about? I am talking about being kind. Gayle Lasalle wrote a post several years ago on my blog titled, “Be a Grateful Leader—Thank You and You’re Welcome Goes a Long […] Read more
Great Leaders Are Sensitive and Deeply Care It must have been the most embarrassing moment of her life. 13 year old Natalie Gilbert was given the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at mid-court for game 3 of the 2003 NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals in front television cameras and 20,000 people. Her performance started smoothly, but […] Read more
There are a lot of things I am working on to improve as a leader, but there is one thing I have seen other leaders struggle with as a consultant, and I have struggled with the same thing. What is it? Worrying too much about what others think, including those we lead. My personality has […] Read more
There are lots of questions you get asked as a leader. However, there is one question I love. And it’s a question that not only I love, but everyone loves. It is, “What can I do to ease your burden?” or “How can I help you?” Even if there isn’t anything I immediately need from that person, […] Read more
