The Doctor – and Leader – Is In
Not too long ago, I was at the hospital clinic for a follow-up on a surgical procedure. As I walked toward the exam room, I saw Adam and said hello. Adam responded in kind and kiddingly asked me when we …
Create Your Leadership Advantage
Leaders today find themselves at a vexing junction, where the demands of a dynamic and rapidly churning marketplace intersect with emerging work, career and life expectations of younger generations. Leaders are being asked to manage the evolving needs of two …
What Kind of Leader Do you Want to Be? Tips for Identifying Your Leadership Brand
As research and media has repeatedly suggested, our bosses have a profound impact on how much we like our jobs – and often, on our desire to leave our jobs. As the saying goes: “People don’t quit jobs, they quit …
The Extraordinary Impact of a Best Boss
A few years ago, I was having lunch with a friend whom I hadn’t seen since he landed his new position two years earlier. While we munched on our salads, I asked him how he liked his job. Half expecting …
5 Tips for Giving Tough Feedback Like the Gift It Is
Can you remember the days when no feedback meant good news? When not hearing from your boss meant you were doing a good job? Well, that’s not so much the case today. Feedback is widely recognized as a key tool …
Want to Be a Great Leader? Avoid These Five Mistakes
Do you feel frustrated in your efforts to make a difference? Are you concerned you don’t have the right team in place? Are you tired of inheriting poor performers? If you answered yes to any of these, ask yourself: what’s …
Some Assembly Required: The Role of Company Culture in Building Best Bosses
It has been said that people don’t quit their jobs; they quit their bosses. Therefore, all you need for 100% retention is to be a great boss – right? It’s not that simple, of course, but a colleague here at …
What I Learned About Great Coaching…From Watching Football
A few years ago, I was attending a conference of executive coaches when a keynote speaker caught my attention. This gray-haired, seasoned executive coach suggested that we should not use the scientific model to benchmark our success as coaches, but …
What the Best Bosses Do to Impact Retention
I recently had an energizing and candid conversation with a talented professional, just starting out in his career. The topic of conversation itself was common enough, but his mindset was striking to me. We were discussing whether or not he …