Collaboration, Consensus and Communication

November 26, 2018

Democratic Leadership is, in fact, one of the most effective leadership styles when it comes to building a workplace environment where participation and equity of ideas are key. According to researcher and leadership expert Daniel Goleman’s findings, it is the style that’s most closely correlated with responsibility.

Effective Leadership and The Power of Influence

October 29, 2018

Influential people get things done. Why? Because not only do they produce results on their own; they also have a knack for inspiring others to deliver. As a result, influencers transform their teams into ultra productive units, driven by a desire for excellence and a commitment to achieving the vision set out for them.

Relationships Will Make or Break Your Success. How Strong are Yours?

September 17, 2018

I often challenge teams and individuals that I work with to think about the health of their overall relationships inside and outside the organizations they work for. Sometimes they look at me puzzled as to why I would ask such a question.

Stop Doing it All and Start Delegating!

November 13, 2017

In a previous post, I discussed the challenges leaders face in the decision-making process. I suggested that delegating more effectively is one of the ways in which leaders can ease their cognitive loads and operate more efficiently when making decisions.

3 Tips for Setting the Right Goals for Your Organization

October 23, 2017

It might be hard to believe, but we’re already nearly a quarter of the way through 2018. By this time, the New Year’s resolutions many of us have made personally have been forgotten or discarded.

Can You Lead Effectively in a Divided World?

August 7, 2017

If you’re like me, you remember a time not long ago when the world didn’t seem so complicated. During what I would call the good old days, it looked like most people fell somewhere in the middle of the sociopolitical landscape.

Your Career Development Story — No One Can Write it But You

July 17, 2017

Everyone loves a great story. Human beings are wired to consider their experiences as narratives, which is why the best films, books, plays and TV shows are so powerful and leave us feeling upbeat and sometimes euphoric.

Boundary Setting for New Leaders — Know How to Say No!

July 10, 2017

One of the most challenging aspects of rising to a new leadership position is figuring out what you should focus on and when to say "no" to allow you to concentrate on your key objectives and priorities.

How to Handle Leadership Transitions Gracefully

July 3, 2017

Leadership transition—it’s just a simple two-word combination, but it is not an easy change to implement successfully.