It’s extremely hard to achieve success and/or high performance without some level of conflict. It is through dialogue and debate that we hone our abilities to ask the right questions and push for the best solutions. Leaders and managers need to embrace this concept and get comfortable both encouraging and managing differences of opinion and disagreements.
It appears that the voices of those seeking to divide us and emphasize our hardships and problems have grown louder. They are experts at pointing out issues but often fail to provide viable
The only way to survive a crisis or challenge is to first accept that it exists and then work TOGETHER toward finding the strength and wisdom to identify options and implement the best
I am regularly surprised by the lack of conversational courage in professional circles these days. Not every conversation ends up with a positive outcome. Occasionally, you must deliver disappointing information. You may even
The best leaders encourage dissent through rigorous dialogue and debate. They care less about who’s right and more about getting to the right answer. They shift some of the decision-making burden from themselves
Let’s acknowledge the overwhelming number of good, decent people taking a peaceful stand for the rights of their fellow citizens. Let’s create a future history that we can all be proud of and
Whenever you get a disproportionately angry response from someone, there is usually something else deeper going on. People don’t normally go from 0-60 emotionally in a noticeably brief time span unless they are
We don’t need leaders who divide and conquer us, manipulating vulnerable situations to suit their ends. For those who love history, please remember that Machiavelli’s story didn’t end well. Power should be used
I don’t claim to know all the facts leading up to the recent demonstrations and violence that happened 50 miles from my doorstep. And, I don’t trust the media to provide an objective
Leadership requires a thick skin. It certainly has its ups and downs and can test anyone’s emotional fortitude. However, this is precisely the reason why so few people can do it well. If
Anger is a part of life. Everybody gets angry sometimes. You wouldn’t be human if you didn’t access all of your emotions occasionally. However, I highly encourage you to pay attention to your
Work relationships can be hard. The stress of dealing with difficult people dampens our creativity and productivity, degrades our ability to think clearly and make sound decisions, and causes us to disengage. We might lie awake at night worrying, withdraw from work, or react in ways we later regret—rolling our eyes in a meeting, snapping […]
Read morePlease click on this link for the Leadership and Self-Deception Book Summary Since its original publication in 2000, Leadership and Self-Deception has become an international word-of-mouth phenomenon. Rather than tapering off, it sells more copies every year. The book’s central insight–that the key to leadership lies not in what we do but in who we are–has proven […]
Read moreAmidst the deluge of advice for businesspeople, there lies an overlooked tool, a key to thriving in today’s fast-paced, unpredictable environment: improvisation. In Getting to “Yes And” veteran improv performer, university professor, CEO, and consultant Bob Kulhan unpacks a form of mental agility with powers far beyond the entertainment value of comedy troupes. Drawing on principles from […]
Read moreSeveral years ago, a colleague’s comments encouraged me to revisit the book, The Road Less Traveled, by M. Scott Peck. I am glad this happened because it resonated much differently with me twenty years later. I’ve decided to end the year sharing some excerpts from the book which I have found especially enlightening and helpful: […]
Read moreChapter 1: What Are You Afraid Of? Level 1 Fears – The Surface Story; Exterior Situations Those That Happen Those Requiring Action Aging Going Back to School Becoming Disabled Making Decisions Retirement Changing A Career Being Alone Making Friends Children Leaving Home Ending or Beginning A Relationship Natural Disasters Going to a Doctor Loss of […]
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View moreA lack of constructive feedback is detrimental to your team, depriving them of mentorship and growth opportunities. And workplaces marked by poor communication and unclear expectations are breeding grounds for low trust and disengagement. Giving feedback is essential to being an effective leader. In this article, the author offers five ways to overcome your fear […]
Read moreForgiveness is a complex and often misunderstood concept. Theologians and philosophers have discoursed for centuries on what it is, when to offer it, and why it’s good for us. But what about those times when someone’s aggravating or offensive behavior is unlikely to ever change? It’s one thing to extend forgiveness to someone who is […]
Read moreIn this edition of Author Talks, McKinsey Global Publishing’s Raju Narisetti chats with Tessa West, an NYU associate professor of psychology, about her new book, Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them (Portfolio, January 2022). Whether it’s a freeloading coworker or a credit-snatching boss, everyone has had an encounter with a jerk at […]
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