Whenever I read a “top” or “best” list for leadership, my reaction is typically, “Hmm. Not a whole lot of women on this list.” These lists often tout sophisticated methodologies that describe how they selected those on the list. I wonder: to what degree does the initial candidate pool include women? If qualified women are not…
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How to Use Free Writing to Lead a World-Class Brand
Today’s post is by author and consultant Robert D. Smith. I love the idea of “free writing” as Robert describes it. I believe it’s a unique way to boost creativity and build one’s overall personal effectiveness. Enjoy! By: Guest Blogger Robert D. Smith For over 30 years, I have managed a New York Times best-selling…
Leadership Development Carnival Hosted by LDRLB
This month’s Leadership Development Carnival is hosted by David Burkus of LDRLB – a blog devoted to Leadership, Innovation and Strategy. David has segmented the posts into the blog’s three focus areas saying, “Many of these posts belong in multiple categories, but that’s the nature of these three domains. They overlap substantially and, where they…
The Bridge Between Goals and Accomplishments
Mr. People Equation is taking a fitness course. The instructor gave the students this tee shirt. I like it. A lot.
Leadership Seesaw – Balancing the One with the Many
Is there a “difficult” employee causing trouble under your watch? What if this employee also happens to be very talented? When a leader must decide what to do about a technically skilled, yet socially difficult employee, here is what Ron McMillan, co-author of the book Crucial Conversations says in a recent newsletter from Vital Smarts:…