Many leaders talk about “collaboration” while few practice collaboration. In most organizations, there’s no intention to build the capacity to collaborate. There are rarely clear lines of communication between people and teams.… READ MORE
Giving advice. Something universally accepted as essential in leadership circles. But if you don’t know the full story, the full picture, and the context behind a situation, it does more harm than good.… READ MORE
Trust is the foundation of any productive and high-performing team. It’s critical that team members trust one another and trust their leader. What’s at risk when trust is eroded? People disengage.… READ MORE
We all face barriers on the road to achieving what we want. Some barriers are external. There are things in the way. Some barriers are internal. Our inner dialogue can be self-limiting. It’s a sad reality that in 2023 women still face more external barriers than men do.… READ MORE
There is a difference between being a manager and being a leader.
A manager takes responsibility for metrics and calculable results.
This is – to some extent – also part of being a leader, since daily operations and reaching objective goals are crucial.… READ MORE
Most leaders ask “qu-gestions” without even knowing it. “Qu-gestions” are suggestions sneakily disguised with a question mark at the end.
This sabotages their relationship with their employees, leading to poor teamwork, diminished results, and lower levels of morale.… READ MORE
You go beyond usual and ordinary to engage people, lead change, and drive results.
Managers run the present. Ultra leaders shape the future. You’re an ultra leader.
Best-selling author, leadership coach, and “change sherpa” Dr.… READ MORE