Tell Me to My Face
If you are already part of a group that does not feel engaged socially or connected politically within a company, your opportunity to thrive may very well be diminished. If on top of that you have a bad manager, your chances of success are even lower. Leaders must fix this problem.
Do you LISTEN or are you simply waiting for a chance to TALK?
Don’t be “that guy” Are you listening or waiting to voice your own opinions? A recent exchange with someone I respect for many reasons, but struggle to understand for many others, reminded me of how important this topic is today. If we expect to communicate effectively we need to listen for comprehension before we can […]
Lessons on Relationships from The Help
Lessons from The Help I never really liked going to movies as a teenager and most of my adult life was the same. Then, two things happened: 1) Showplace ICON opened a VIP theater near my home in Chicago, offering the opportunity to see movies in a recliner with drinks and gourmet sliders (and popcorn […]
Thoughts on Leadership from Kahlil Gibran
Thoughts on Leadership from Kahlil Gibran Anyone that knows me knows that I like to read “guru” books on leadership and teamwork but am also often highly critical of such books. It is not that I do not believe that there are people that have through their experiences become experts in these areas. It is […]