The Myth of Fearless Leadership: How to Lead When You are Afraid

Leadership, Management, Mindfulness

I really like this Forbes article speaking to the realities of leading in the face of fear. Some good tips to keep in mind.

The Power of Introverts

Happiness, Leadership, Management

A passionate  TED talk on the power of introverts by Susan Cain.  It is important to maximize the talents of everyone in our organizations including the introverts which make up 1/3 – 1/2 of the overall population. As she says, “Solitude matters” and...

Tribal Leadership

Leadership, Management

I love this thought provoking TED talk about leadership from David Logan.  What stage are your organizations operating in, as a leader how can you nudge your organization into the next stage and ultimately, will your organization change the world? Great questions for...

Successful Public Speaking

Leadership, Management

Gina Barnett, an international communications consultant and TED speaker coach, has some great suggestions for successful public speaking in this blog entry. I would add that your mind can only focus on one thing at a time.  If you stay 100% focused on the points you...

Leadership Style Lesson From a Conductor

Leadership

A delightful TED talk which demonstrates leadership approaches through conductors’ styles.

The Price of Incivility

Leadership, Performance

It is the rare person who hasn’t experienced incivility in the workplace which can range from minor annoyance to the “boss from hell.”  Although this dysfunctional behavior may not always be intentional, it is often ignored and not dealt with. The...