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Today is strategy #17 in our series on specific actions leaders can take to build resiliency in their people and their teams. The tip is: create a shared vision and a sense of purpose. Create a shared vision and a
One question I get asked a lot is “What is the difference between management and leadership?” Which is not surprising, given that my leadership development consultancy is called “Turning Managers Into Leaders.” If any of you have attended my live
As a manager, your job is to get things done. But as a leader, your mission now becomes to get things done through other people. And many times, what that really means is that you have to be a facilitator
A few days ago, I watched a couple of workers put down a sidewalk just outside my office window. They poured in concrete, and carefully leveled the surface until it was perfectly smooth. And then, much to my surprise, they
Exceptional leadership requires a dual focus — the ability to visualize the big picture and look ahead, and the skill to examine the details of the present. A great metaphor is the value of both microscopes and telescopes. Scientific study
I often talk about how it’s important to change your perspective, both as a leader, and as an employee. As leaders, we need to think about not just how we look at our operations, but how our clients (internal and