Many leaders feel they don’t have time for explanations and discussions. The problem is that you need people who are clear about what needs to be achieved. You might have many technically competent people around you. But if they don’t have clarity about what they are doing, work will not be efficient. Continue reading »
Leading people is all about building relationships, and one of the most important elements of a relationship is effective communication. Communication doesn’t happen unless you learn to listen more and talk less. Here are seven tips for listening more. Continue reading »
I’m attending the Organizational Development Network (ODN) Conference this week. Something I heard today, which confirms what I believe, is that the word for the 21st century is COLLABORATION. Therefore, I decided to do a mini-series on the meaning of collaboration. Today my focus will be on inclusion. Continue reading »
Last week we saw how collaboration means inclusion. Today we’ll see how coordination is part of collaboration and what are its benefits. Continue reading »
I’m attending the Organizational Development Network (ODN) Conference this week. Something I heard today, which confirms what I believe, is that the word for the 21st century is COLLABORATION. Therefore, I decided to do a mini-series on the meaning of collaboration. Today my focus will be on inclusion. Continue reading »
Leading people is all about building relationships, and one of the most important elements of a relationship is effective communication. Communication doesn’t happen unless you learn to listen more and talk less. Here are seven tips for listening more. Continue reading »
Many leaders feel they don’t have time for explanations and discussions. The problem is that you need people who are clear about what needs to be achieved. You might have many technically competent people around you. But if they don’t have clarity about what they are doing, work will not be efficient. Continue reading »
Much of what I do revolves around words. In my work I facilitate conversations that produce better results by respecting words and using words in a positive way. And yet, words alone are not enough! Continue reading »
Many leaders go through life focusing on avoiding mistakes. Which is not entirely wrong. Preventing major errors can feel good. It can also feel safe. But today I want to challenge you to be bold and reach for excellence instead. Continue reading »
You know stress is bad for you and your people. It raises your personal risk of a host of ailments, which includes heart disease and cancer. One of the main problems is that the stress hormones can suppress the cells of your immune system, therefore leaving you more susceptible to infection.
In the workplace it also raises the probability of mistakes, conflict, absenteeism, delays, and turnover. Therefore, you know the message is simple: avoid stress!
Only that it’s not that simple. Continue reading »