We will all face a crisis at some point in our careers. The two keys are to be prepared and to not let how you handle the crisis become fuel for a larger crisis. Below are some tips and guidelines on how to Read before you Lead and create purpose out of a challenge. ....read more
As an advisor to executives who is constantly reminding influential people with power, that listening and understanding is critical to leadership success, I know this headline is a huge risk. The truth is that listening is important, but it can also be what is holding you back and the cause of many bad decisions. ....read more
Lead with Intention: What’s the number one reason people leave their jobs? Is it money? No. Is it location? No. Is it lack of upward mobility? No. People don’t leave jobs. People leave people. Across industries, companies, and countries, people who leave, leave because of their boss. Having a bad boss is like having ....read more
Leadership During Layoffs: How Those Staying Can Empower Those Leaving from Philadelphia Business Journal 12/02/2008 Leadership is written about in countless books and online resources. However, there is a gap. Not many leadership gurus talk about the true test of leaders, leading in times of adversity. The financial crisis, war for talent, and integration ....read more
Give Change a Chance from American Management Association 8/05/2010 In today’s world, change is not the exception; it is the rule. In the past, when change did occur, it stuck around for a long time, becoming the new norm for many years. Those days are gone. Our economic climate has changed, our cost of doing ....read more
Effective Executive Transitions: Whether Coming or Going, Hold Your Head up High from American Management Association 1/13/2011 I learned early in my life that how you exit an organization is just as important as how you enter. I remember when my dad suddenly lost his job as an executive in New York City. People ....read more
Deliberate Delegation: When to Say “No” and When to “Let Go” from American Management Association 7/13/2010 “I know I need to delegate more, but I can get things done more quickly if I just do it myself.” “I’d like to delegate more, but nobody on my team has the skills to do certain key ....read more
