Imagine that as a leader, you must give a team member some vital feedback. What do you suppose their gut reaction will be when you say, “I have some feedback for you”? Is it [said with genuine enthusiasm] “Oh, fantastic! I was hoping to get some feedback on my performance today!!!” Um, maybe not so…
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Gen Y and Leadership – Young Professionals Speak Up
Are young professionals unwilling to step up to leadership in the same way as their older counterparts have? That’s the issue on the table in Filling the Leadership Pipeline – Developing the Reluctant Emerging Leader, an article I wrote for Huffington Post. The article’s premise is that there are plenty of talented, willing younger workers…
The Neuroscience of Leadership – Are You Causing People Pain?
When your employees make a bonehead mistake, do you give them a good whack upside the head to show them the error of their ways? No of course you don’t. If you’re a good boss (and I know you are) even though you might be tempted to give them a little thump, instead you offer…
Who is Waiting for Your Praise?
Mr. People Equation and I had a yummy Chinese dinner the other night and this was in my fortune cookie. Think about it – there are any number of people out there who would benefit from a brief and sincere show of thanks. They probably aren’t actually waiting for it, but I bet it would make their…
Mentorship Trifecta – Why You Need 3 Mentors for Career Success
Note from Jennifer: This guest post is by Misty Smalley, HR practioner and founder of The Corporate Swan. Misty and I are both graduates of the InPower Coaching “Self-Promotion Strategies for Women” program. Misty has a tremendous amount of real-life experience to offer and I’m thrilled she’s sharing it here with the readers of The…