| By Dr. Rob Fazio, www.forbes.com | “Why when I hire a pair of hands, do they come with a brain attached?” What a strong reminder from Henry Ford of how leadership is challenging. Whether you want to be a leader or not, it’s beneficial to know if people want to follow you. My intention is to provide awareness, […]
You Don’t Need ‘Thick Skin’; Try This Instead
| By Sara Young Wang, www.forbes.com | When taking in feedback, criticism or simply having a challenging conversation we’ve often been told to “have thick skin.” I suppose this means to develop a tough exterior or put up some kind of protective bubble so that the things that happen don’t impact us so much. There’s one problem […]
The Key to Successful Presentations
| By Adrian Dearnell, www.forbes.com | You’re asked to speak in public on a topic in which you are an undisputed expert. Perfect time to talk about everything you know on the subject, from headlines to footnotes, right? Wrong. Don’t confuse communicating what you know with showing off to an audience. Even if you are speaking to […]
Three Signs It’s Time To Fire Someone (Even If You Like Them)
| By Tricia Emerson, www.forbes.com | One painful aspect of leading is firing people you like. It’s hard for many reasons. The employee may love working with you and for your company. It might be someone you are friends with outside of work. And they might just be a good person who is doing their best. Firing […]
The Critical Role Of Leadership Development During Organizational Change
| By Brent Gleeson, www.forbes.com | Most business leaders today would agree on two things: (1) organizational change is constant, and (2) leading change is one of the most difficult burdens of a leader’s command. In last week’s article I focused on the seven mindsets necessary for successful leadership development. In this article, I want to take it […]
Three Steps To Creating A High-Performing Team
| By Aaron Levy, www.forbes.com | Radical transparency is a key factor in developing a high-performing team, and it starts with you, the leader. It’s about identifying your expectations and how you want the team to work together. It seems like a colossal task, but it’s simpler than it sounds. When you clearly define how to work […]
The College Dropout Problem
| By Frederick Hess, www.forbes.com | America has a college dropout problem. For all the talk of college costs and whether students can even afford to go to college, we’ve tended to skip past an equally crucial question—whether students who make it to campus are graduating with a useful credential. The sad reality is that far too […]
Motivating Employees Through Challenging (And Rewarding) Times
| By Vivian Maza, www.forbes.com | There are many factors at play when it comes to retention and employee happiness, but one question really gets at the core of both: Are your people motivated? Motivation is what gets employees in the door every morning, keeps them committed to doing great work and inspires them to continuously go […]