May 11, 2015
The Secret to True Transformation
I cannot change behavior. Not the kind of change that melts an ugly caterpillar down to nothing and turns it into one of the most…
April 6, 2015
An Attitude of Gratitude
Martin Luther referred to gratitude as “the basic Christian attitude” and it is still considered “the heart of the gospel.” Cicero deemed it “not only…
March 23, 2015
The Power of Positive Leadership — It Beats Yelling!
Positive leadership can bring out the best in people and create exceptional outcomes. The research shows that it works. If the research showed that yelling…
February 9, 2015
The Antidote to the Toxic Workplace
Gratitude in the workplace is important because it has been linked with positive outcomes, such as improved mood and increased helping behavior. But even more…
February 2, 2015
What to Talk About in a 1:1 with Your Direct Report
A recent survey indicated that more than 50% of employees don’t know what is expected of them, how they are being evaluated, or what types…
January 19, 2015
Do I Need a 360?
I recently had a conversation with a VP who had never received 360° feedback. It had been recommended a few times throughout his career, but…
January 6, 2015
Why the Best Leaders Don’t Have Favorites
Growing up, I was the "teacher’s pet" my fair share of times. So I know how it feels to be favored. I also know how…
December 22, 2014
How to Repair a Damaged Relationship at Work
We have all encountered people that get on our nerves every time they open their mouth to speak. They seem impossible to work with. We…
