A recent presentation with several colleagues at a training retreat in Toronto for professional mediators opened my eyes to something I had not really thought about before. It was fascinating.
Most of the mediators were lawyers who have tired of, … Read the rest
The Story And The Problem
A recent professional experience with two brothers (David and Keith) in business together reminded me of the importance of ongoing, clean and clear communication. When this doesn’t happen, subsequent conversations and interactions become contaminated by … Read the rest
How do culture, religion, finance, and politics impact women leaders around the world?
The Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology’s 4th Annual Women in Leadership: Work-Life Balance Conference will feature the visionary stories of women leaders in diverse locations … Read the rest
A recent Wall Street Journal article* about the need for blunt feedback in the workplace got my attention. I immediately posted it on Facebook, hoping to start a conversation about it.
The writer’s premise? “It’s time for workers to drop … Read the rest
Would you choose to build your house on sand or on a rock? Since sand shifts and erodes, it’s clearly the rock that would provide a solid and predictable foundation.
Building on a rock won’t eliminate issues such as wind, … Read the rest
Authentic Leadership
Would you tell the truth to your competitors? Why or why not?
Honesty is a value that many leaders aspire to embrace, and if that were true of you, how would you answer this question?
Must you tell … Read the rest