Companies are twisting themselves into knots to empower and challenge their employees. They’re anxious about the sad state of engagement, and rightly so, given the value they’re losing. Consider Gallup’s meta-analysis of decades’ worth of data: It shows that high...
We are currently in the midst of a historic change in the leadership world. Traditional command and control, top/down leadership paradigms with their hierarchical organizational designs are becoming outdated so quickly they are now liabilities.
The title may sound complex, but to be a truly impactful leader in today’s world, Emotional Intelligence has proven to be where the real winners operate from and is the key to successful conscious leadership – which is crucial for...
The decorated former Navy Seal officer, “Jocko” Willink says it straight out: Ego is the enemy. He along with other Navy Seals see our own egos preventing us from being humble, being at our best and taking full ownership of...
In psychology, the “quiet ego” is defined as “a self-identity that transcends egoism and identifies with a less defensive, balanced stance toward the self and others.” When it comes to doing business and leading a team, the quiet ego has...
There's no one "right" approach to leadership. Everyone has their own style and methods for motivating their staff, and it boils down to what works best for you and your team. However, if you're still figuring out your leadership style...
On any given day, the demands that managers face are enormous. Not only do they have to manage up to senior leaders; they have to manage down to their teams. They have to be attentive to executing on organizational strategy...
In the face of rapid, disruptive change, companies are realizing that managers can’t be expected to have all the answers and that command-and-control leadership is no longer viable. As a result, many firms are moving toward a coaching model in...
The current health and economic crisis caused by Covid-19 is turning out to be an accelerator of many existing trends, including the rise of conscious capitalism. In the last 15 months, how CEOs and companies showed up offered a new...