Leaders eventually find themselves in the position where they must defend someone on their team. Stepping up to bat for our teammates is an expectation of the position. Even...
Train says it best in the lyrics of the song, “Words:” Words, they’ll try to shake you, don’t let them break you or stop your world from turning. When...
I’ve blogged about my perspective on a leader’s mask in the past. Although authenticity is one of the most essential and admired leadership traits, there are times when the...
I was talking to another leader about a situation she recently encountered with a teammate. In short, the teammate was being difficult and rude to the leader, and the...
Often times you’ll hear a company owner or leader say of a non-performing, long-time employee, “He’s so loyal. I’m loyal to him, and he’s loyal to me. I’m not...
We know a professional when we see one. Yet, what are the real qualities that differentiate a person as a professional? It certainly doesn’t lie in their title or...
Does sarcasm have a place in leadership? Before you answer that question, let’s make sure we aren’t confusing sarcasm with humor. Humor is something we (and those around us)...
Do you feel invisible at work? After spending some time with a group of employees a few weeks ago, I learned that the idea of being “invisible” was a...