Give That Stress A Rest
As leaders, it is often difficult to gauge the weight of our own stress. The longer we hang onto our stress, the heavier it becomes.…
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Satisfying the Authentic Self
Leaders who are driven by the need to impress or compete with others may find their work increasingly less meaningful. Conversely, leaders who are “inner…
The Biology Behind Bias
According to the latest brain research, working through personality differences is a biological, not just a psychological, challenge. The unconscious part of our brain is…
Be Fearless: Commit to a Growth Mindset
When faced with a problem that seems too hard to solve, leading-edge executives and coaching practitioners replace fear with a “growth mindset.” It is not…
Four Ways for Managing the Pressures That Come with a Leadership Role
PRESSURE: the stress or urgency of matters demanding attention (from Merriam-Webster Dictionary) How are you handling the pressure that comes with the role of CEO…
Team Issues Are Not Always What They Seem
One of the most challenging roles of CEOs is building a team that thrives and performs at its peak. Many factors that influence team performance.…
6 Signs of Team Dysfunction. Leader’s Choice – to Diagnose or Deny.
When executive teams show symptoms of dysfunction, some leaders ignore them, hoping they will magically go away or get fixed on their own. The way…
Authentic Praise. Use it.
Today’s managers and leaders hand out authentic praise far too infrequently. Is your assumption “my employees know I appreciate their work”? Pretend they don’t know,…
Part 3: Hidden Talents; Hidden Liabilities: How to Better Predict Leadership Strengths and Downsides
Organizations must take the time to understand what they REALLY need in leaders. Then, they need to partner with the personality experts who can help…
More on Hidden Talents; Hidden Liabilities: How to Better Predict Leadership Strengths and Downsides
Research studies have identified what great leaders do (behaviors/competencies) and who they must be (personality characteristics). ALL these characteristics and competencies are rooted in personality…