BACKGROUND Being at the top is a lonely position. Even the most open leader cannot share all his thoughts and concerns with anyone. And subordinates of even the most beloved boss will not provide radical candor in feedback s(he) needs to be as better leader. So, it is no surprise that one of my clients […]
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Comments Off on Active Listening: A Dire Need in a Polarized America
EXPERIENCE IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, ACADEMIA AND NOT FOR PROFIT WORLD In decades of experience with leaders in companies, universities and hospitals, nothing beats active listening for great problem-solving, consensus building and choices which deserve and get buy-in by the most people. What is active listening? Asking questions and really listening so well that you […]
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
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SUCCESS WITH SUCCESSION One “founder” client opted for real succession planning three years ago, had a mis-step with his first hire of a CEO to replace himself, but kept at it until he found a leader he says is far better than he at the next phase of the life of the company. The successful […]
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Comments Off on BUSINESS OWNER: ARE YOU SWAMPED? A PARADIGM AND IDEAS FOR GROWING YOUR TIME
THE PROBLEM Never have enough time for all you want to do? Putting off really important tasks because you are caught up in day-to-day problem-solving? THE ROOT CAUSE Leading a company is hard work, frustrating, uncertain, stressful, time-consuming, even scary at times. Why, then, do so few leaders invest in growing more time for themselves? […]
Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?
Friday, March 17, 2017
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