But just when it seems that you have people pegged, they can surprise you. Why? Our behaviors and styles and the behaviors of others can be situational. To understand how this occurs with others, you first need to understand how it might occur with you.
In my travels to different corporate cultures in over 60 different industries, the most common truth I find is: Miscommunication is at the root of all dysfunction. What’s a leader to do?
Since this is Leadership Breakthroughs on ChicagoExecutiveCoaching.com, I’m compelled to express my elation gratitude to the Chicago Cubs’ management. The National League Pennant is an Epic Leadership Breakthrough achievement. Here’s why.
We can likely agree that integrity is an essential leadership attribute. Judging by their actions, some believe that integrity can and should be turned on and off light switch. That’s akin to believing you can be just a little bit pregnant.
Effective communication is all about influencing the thoughts and actions of others. There are countless “selling tactics” that you might apply to a given situation. But it is easy to shoot yourself in the foot with them. Why?
This blog now has a new name. SMART Leadership is now “Leadership Breakthroughs”. Why the Change? What’s in it for YOU? Might you discover some “Breakthrough Ideas”? Read more.
Delegation Reluctance: There an old adage. If you want something done right, you’ve got to do it yourself.
As long as you believe this is true, it will be. It’s one of several common excuses for NOT delegating.
Since 2001, Tom Lemanski has served as an executive coach and Trusted Advisor to successful business leaders who want to be more successful. He guides his coaching clients to breakthrough results as they discover and overcome what's really getting in their way.
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