March 30th, 2011
Just Say “No” To Rewards and Punishment
In leadership training workshops, management “gurus” often advise leaders to develop a system of rewards and punishments to […]
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March 30th, 2011
The Best of Intentions: Why We May Not Be Listening Even When We Think We Are
Every leadership training workshop mentions listening. “Good leaders are good listeners. You should listen more.” And so forth. Most of […]
March 29th, 2011
Storm the…Cubicle!
The other day, a woman invaded my castle. Crossed the moat, scaled the walls, charged the turrets. In other words, […]
March 28th, 2011
Random Promotions
Every year, scientists gather in Boston to poke fun at themselves at a ceremony where they award the Ig Nobel […]
March 28th, 2011
“But, I Just Don’t Like Her!” How To Build Teams Even With Those You Don’t Like
One of the biggest mistakes leaders and consultants have made is to create the impression that good teamwork means that […]
March 25th, 2011
“I’m Just Like That”: How Leadership Training Sometimes Typecasts Us
Nobody likes to be typecast. Actors bemoan the limitations it puts on their careers. “I can’t get anything but light […]
March 24th, 2011
Am I a Leader?
Leaders are charismatic, inspirational, and trustworthy. They have a vision. They are good communicators, good listeners, good problem solvers, etc., […]
March 24th, 2011
Rejection, or “I Thought I Was Doing a Great Job”
(Blog co-authored by L.E.T. Master Trainer, Dr. Bill Stinnett) “What could I have done differently? Is something wrong with me? […]
March 23rd, 2011
How To Build A Team
Companies have been talking about teams for decades. But what does that really mean? Does it change anything to take […]
March 22nd, 2011
It Doesn’t Take a Rocket Scientist!
I get a lot of really smart participants in my leadership training workshops: doctors, chemists, engineers, architects, lawyers, and, (yes) […]