WORKWEEK

I remember when I was a new manager and my only goal was to be the best. I didn’t care what it took. I was fueled by ambition and I thought I had all the answers. The team I was assigned to was full of misfits and newbies. But, in my third month with the…

In the ever-changing world of business, you must always be prepared to face the unexpected.  When the waves are crashing in and the wind is howling, your team is going to look to you for guidance. Your leadership during a crisis will often determine whether your organization weathers the storm or sinks under its weight.…

Showing up to work and wondering why your team can’t execute is frustrating.  Great leaders understand that lack of execution is a symptom of a larger problem. Often his problem is a result of a team needing to understand WHY they do the things they do. When people know where your company is going, they…

“Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you’d have preferred to talk.”  — Doug Larson You can’t lead well without being a great listener.   Most leaders are good listeners most of the time, but if this describes you, it means you aren’t a good listener. The times you let yourself…

Melissa’s face was red.  She unclenched her fists and tossed an iPhone with a cracked screen onto his desk. “Why can’t anyone just listen and do their jobs? I don’t have time for this. I need people to step up and get shit done,” she yelled. I couldn’t tell if she was looking out the…