Tina’s management team complained to her boss about her leadership style. Not only were many of them on the verge of leaving the organization but her style was also taking its toll on the 100 plus employees she was managing. Her staff was saying things like: Read More…
Do the following characteristics describe you?
- Analysis–oriented
- Facts/data driven
- Value being knowledgeable
- Thoughtful contributor
- Logical, systematic thinker
- Value credentials, experience
- Thorough and detailed
- Cautious decision maker
- Always prepared, do your homework
Some believe that leaders should remain somewhat distanced from direct reports. In their view, if leaders reveal too much about themselves, they risk being seen as too close with their employees and therefore set themselves up to be taken advantage of. Many believe that if an employee sees a leader’s “inner side” it is a sign of weakness. This perspective reflects one of many myths about leadership and can undermine a leader’s effectiveness. Read More…
At Leadership Development Services we frequently refer to Switch by Dan and Chris Heath to help our clients enhance team leadership and make change when change is hard and necessary. Read More…
Making change is hard. Read More…
You have been promoted from the ranks into a supervisory position. Your knowledge,skills, abilities and attitude have been recognized and now you find yourself supervising your peers, some of whom have become close friends. What to do? How do you maintain the delicate balance between friend and supervisor without compromising either? Read More…
Since when is there something wrong with winning?
And who wants to lose? Read More…
Remember the circus act where atop the giant elephant is a little guy with a switch? Read More…
Have you ever negotiated with someone who always said no, no, no? These folks don’t seem to be open to any position but their own. They demand, but they don’t give. They insist, interrupt and interject.
As a result, you end up being frustrated and either walk away when you shouldn’t or give more than you actually want to. How should you handle these difficult people? Read More…
Although we all bring various levels of knowledge, skills and experience to the table, we also each have a preferential negotiation style. Our negotiation style can work for us or against us. The key is to understand and harness it. Read More…