We like our leaders confident. Confidence is the leader’s best friend, the one attribute no leader can be without; the keys to the kingdom. There’s no … Read more
When Leaders Have the Courage to Confront the Unacceptable
“Jeremy hasn’t called out Courtney on it and the rest of the management team thinks he’s a wimp because of it. He has no idea that they’ve lost respect for … Read more
Why Leaders Do the Dysfunctional Things They Do
Early in a meeting to discuss marketing strategy, Daniel, the VP of marketing interrupted his CEO, Paul, who had launched into a typically long-winded … Read more
HR Needs To Be Business-Like and Business-Fluffy
Question: How does HR sell our services to our internal clients? Answer: We don’t. For a couple decades now, we have been told that HR needs to become more … Read more
Become the Leader You Wish You Had
“Be the leader you wish you had.” – Simon Sinek When I read that quote, I had visions of a boss I worked for at one time who would win the Oscar for the … Read more
3 Ways to Turn Your Trust Busting Culture Around
Perhaps one of the greatest retention tools in today’s fast-paced environment is to consciously create a culture of high trust. When employees trust their … Read more
A Boss’s Day Survey Shows Us Trust Is an Issue
So, what does make a great boss? Is your boss “The Good Shepherd” or maybe “The Devil Wears Prada”? It’s a good question to … Read more
Make Your Next Manager a Conductor
Everyone plays a different instrument. While enjoying a symphony performance a few years back, I was struck by the level of talent within the orchestra. … Read more
Leadership Is Not About You
“Leadership is all about people. It is not about organizations. It is not about plans. It is not about strategies. It is all about people — … Read more
Your Title Makes You a Manager, Not a Leader
“I found my success when I became who I am. And that’s hard.” “I became comfortable with just being Kate. And that enabled me to have more candid, more … Read more
Make Sure the Next Person You Promote Is an ‘Asset Builder’
“You’re like a dictator dolling out tasks.” — Bill Campbell to Jonathan Rosenberg. “I was surprised when Jonathan Rosenberg, former senior executive … Read more
What Wolves Teach Us About Leadership and Teamwork
As time goes by, our understanding of what makes a great leader evolves. New performance management trends develop, our understanding of human motivation … Read more
Why Is Leadership Development a ‘Program’?
As summer began, the (Cincinnati) HR Roundtable met to discuss a topic that is so often a formal program within organizations when it could be done more … Read more
Are You Still Passionate About What You Do?
If you love what you’re doing, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. I’m continually amazed at the number of leaders who don’t like or enjoy what … Read more
The Employees First Approach Of a Billionaire Yogurt Maker
“If you’re right with your people, if you’re right with your community, if you’re right with your product, you’ll be more … Read more
Psychologically Safe Cultures Need Courageous Leaders
During a sales meeting, an eager, young employee shared an idea. Two seasoned sales representatives looked at each other and snickered. In many … Read more
Wander Around and Discover If They Know the Mission
The heartwarming movie, Hidden Figures, reveals the overlooked and crucial contributions from a pivotal moment in American history. Through historical … Read more
Here’s How Real Leaders Own Their Mistakes
Being human means making mistakes. And being a leader means owning them. The weak defend mistakes, deny them, or distort them so that it looks as though … Read more
Intellectual Humility Can Make You a Better Leader
Our ignorance is invisible to us, not to others. We tend to overestimate how much we know — especially when it comes to something close to our reputation. … Read more
AI Won’t Make You Successful. Great Managers Will
“As you read this book, keep in mind that the quality of your manager and team leaders is the single biggest factors in your organization’s success.” … Read more