Critical Reasoning Abilities Can Be Predicted
Research tells us that critical reasoning is the single most important correlate to job performance. The good news is that critical reasoning abilities can be…
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Building a Culture of Accountability
High achieving executives are vulnerable to the belief that working harder and taking personal responsibility is the answer to building a culture of accountability. Unfortunately,…
Understanding the Competencies that Accurately Predict Hiring Success
Job descriptions tend to have great information about primary responsibilities and the credentials required to fill the role. But, clearly defining the specific competencies and…
Lessons I Learned from Completing RAGBRAI
The annual Register Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) was held last week, reminding me of lessons learned by completing it six years ago, including…
Stereotype Threat
Stereotype threat is the pressure felt not to confirm a negative stereotype about an aspect of one’s identity. This threat, real or perceived, can become…
Those Who Will Not Risk Cannot Win
Balancing the tension between risk and reward in pursuing the goals of an organization is an attribute that first-time leaders can learn by observing others,…
Is Your A-Team a No-Show?
Teams who have been together for a long time and have been effective in the past can suddenly struggle. As with any relationship, maintaining team…
Everything I Learned About Leadership, I Learned From My Dog, Another Edition
As integral members of the workplace social system, leaders that invest their time and effort in the people we coach significantly increase the likelihood of…
Is This Executive Coachable?
There are two factors to consider when determining if someone is coachable - their ability to change and their willingness to change.
Stop Having Food Fights and Share What’s on Your Plate
“Throwing” your ideas and perspectives occurs when you lead with a judgment about something and stating that judgment as if it were fact. That action…
