Lonely at the Top: Why Leaders Need an Outside Sounding Board (Part Five)
This is the final post of a series that addresses the notion of why it’s lonely at the top for most senior leaders. Additionally, this series explains how a trusted…
Lonely at the Top: Why Leaders Need an Outside Sounding Board (Part Three)
Over the last couple posts, we’ve been delving into some of the very real, but rarely discussed, challenges for senior leaders. We moved on to talk about our initial conversations…
Lonely at the Top: Why Leaders Need an Outside Sounding Board (Part Two)
Over the last couple posts, we’ve been delving into some of the very real, but rarely discussed, challenges for senior leaders. We moved on to talk about our initial conversations and meetings, as well as the role I play as a trusted advisor and collaborator. This week, we’ll review what a typical engagement looks like and the method to my madness. We’ll also touch on my approach to contracts and the value I see in not using them. My hope is that you’ll find a few nuggets in these posts that will help you solve challenges you may be facing. (more…)
The Obligation of Leaders: Three Tips for Success
In our hectic lives, we tend to let our “work” dictate the direction and priorities we focus on during our working hours – we slip slide into the bad habit…
Words Matter: Simple Changes, Big Impact
To quote the badass, lightsaber-wielding Master Yoda, “Do or do not; there is no try”. In my session room, I do all I can to banish these types of words.…
Sometimes Great Managers Should Act Lazy
Oftentimes, the individuals involved have worked their way up the ladder and are now in a place where they need to focus their time on the bigger picture: leading their…
The Emperor’s New Clothes: How Speaking Your Truth Develops “Culture”
“Culture does not make people. People make culture.” – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Maybe it’s because I’m now in my 50s that I can finally start admitting some of my insecurities.…
Inclusion: How Engaging with the Unengaged Elevates Your Success
While resting at a beautiful hut perched high in the Dolomite Mountains, Reka and I shared a table with an older Italian couple that spoke no English and a German…
The Tribulations of Travel: Whatever Happened to Customer Service? (Part 2)
I love to travel. Last week, I discussed how I’ve reframed my thinking when traveling. Because of a hip and knee replacement, I’m obligated to have much more patience with…