The 27 Best Self-Help & Personal Improvement Books
Over the last 15 years, I have read over 700 books. A significant percentage of these have been self-help and personal improvement books. I am so incredibly grateful for the authors of these books because they have helped me become better. Also, each, in their own individual way, has influenced my thinking and writing as […]
A Concept that Explains the Root Cause of Almost All Leadership Issues
Look at the figure below, and ask yourself which side is a better reflection of your organization’s leadership culture? How Leaders Generally Operate Research has found that 85% of leaders operate more like the column on the left than on the column on the right. And, in my work with organizations, my experience confirms that. […]
Have You Transformed?
Have you ever noticed that there are some people and leaders who stand out from others in a positive way? They seem to operate on a different, higher plane. It isn’t always easy to put your finger on what makes them different, but for whatever reason, they seem exceptionally productive, overly generous, and an overall […]
The Perspective Required to Accomplish Great Things
Have you ever wanted to accomplish something truly great, but you talked yourself out of it? My guess that part of your justification for not pursuing your goal or interest involved feelings of uncertainty of success and fear for your safety (e.g., emotionally, financially, physically). But, here is the thing, should we ever expect to […]
Becoming a More Positive Influence: Heal Thyself and Lead from Heart, not Hurt!
Learn what Brené Brown has to say about: 1. What prevents leaders from being more effective, 2. How it is critical for leaders to become more self-aware in order to become more effective, and 3. What is required of leaders to actually move the needle on their effectiveness.
Becoming a More Positive Influence: Show Appreciation
The difference between recognition and appreciation can mean the difference between being a weak positive influence and a strong positive influence on those you lead.
Why Do Organizations Miss the Mark when Developing Their Leaders?
Thus, if organizations want to more effectively develop their leaders, they need to focus on the three foundational elements of self-leadership: self-awareness, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence.
The 12 Fears that Bring Out the Worst in Our Leadership
Fear is the root of dysfunctional leadership. I hope by reading this, you have awakened more to that reality; which, in turn will help you: (1) become a more effective leader, and (2) abolish fear from your culture so that your leaders and employees can be at their best.
Assessing the Collective Mindsets of Your Organization, Department, or Team
You can assess the collective mindsets of your organization, department, and/or team. This blog post presents a copy of a report that I put together for an organization where we assessed their collective mindsets.
The Paradox of Our Time
he paradox of our time in history is that we … spend more but have less; we buy more but enjoy it less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences but less time. We have more degrees but less sense; more knowledge but less judgment; more experts but more problems; more medicine but less wellness.
