March 31st, 2011
If It’s That Important How Come I Don’t See You Doing It?
Much of leadership training focuses on how a manager can get his or her people to behave or perform in […]
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March 31st, 2011
“It’s The Way She Said It…” The Importance of Nonverbal Communication in Leadership Training
“It wasn’t what she said, it’s the way she said it.” The words we use are only a small part […]
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 […]
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? […]