That voice telling you to be afraid could be one of the most effective leadership tools you have. When’s the last time you were really afraid about something you’re doing at work? I mean the… Read more
4 Ways Leaders Build Trust Through Empathy
I read with interest about a recent study from the Center for Creative Leadership which found that managers who show empathy are seen by their own bosses as better performers. Why? Because empathy actually works. As opposed to… Read more
A Declaration for Your Wall
A declaration is a powerful thing. By making a declaration, you not only announce something, you proclaim it to be a true and accurate representation of who you are and what you believe in. You… Read more
How to Master Your Master Mind
The term “Master Mind” has been part of our modern day lexicon since Napoleon Hill wrote about its power in Think And Grow Rich, which was originally published in 1937. And for good reason. There… Read more
Agile 360’s Radical Leap
Agile360 (a division of Entisys Solutions) has woven the principles of Extreme Leadership–Love, Energy, Audacity, and Proof–into their physical space and company culture in a deeply significant way. VP, Jody Elkins, told me this: “When… Read more
The Right Way to Converse With a Virtual Team
[Tweet “”Our success will ultimately be tied to the quality of our leadership.””] In this series of posts about leading virtual and unconventional teams, I’ve suggested some important conversations you should facilitate across the distance. … Read more
Conversation 3: What Does Success Look Like For Us?
It’s become conventional wisdom that in order to get people excited about the present, you should talk about the future. You should have a vision of where you’re aspiring to go and communicate it clearly… Read more
Conversation 2: What Is This Project or Team Really About?
John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems, once said in an interview that a business should be able to identify and articulate its “higher meaning and purpose.” Yes, money is important. So are the deliverables, client… Read more
Conversation 1: Personal Discovery
As promised, here is the first of my 3 Conversations You Need to Have With Your Team–virtual or otherwise. To prepare for Conversation 1, write down the names of the people on your team. Now,… Read more
3 Ingredients Shared by Great Teams
No matter the structure of your team, no matter the challenge your team is working on, and no matter the proximity (or lack thereof) of its members, there are three ingredients all successful teams have… Read more
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