Brain-based leadership: How to keep your employees engaged and motivated
Whether a perceived threat is physical or social, the human brain reacts the same way — which is why smart leaders are paying attention to neuroscience research.
Getting real: how leaders can unlock their organization’s learning power
No one wants to feel vulnerable or look foolish, and humans can become extremely competent at protecting themselves from perceived threats or embarrassment. Yet defensive behavior can take a real toll on your organization.
3 steps to focus your moonshot thinking
No one disputes the need for an effective elevator speech, but nailing down your vision may seem too touchy-feely to spend time on. Big mistake.
How to develop a killer core competency
A core competency doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s well worth the time and effort.
How to protect your market turf
The more the merrier might apply to Facebook friends, but not industry competitors.
How to take the ‘con’ out of ‘conflict’
Conflict comes in many forms, and smart leaders know how to harness all of them to drive growth.
Don’t fall down as you staff up
As you hire more people you may no longer feel as connected to your employees as you once did. Two skills can solve that problem.
Envy. Discord. Secrecy. Turns out silos hold more than corn
As your company grows, people will inevitably specialize. That doesn’t mean they have to compete with or ignore each other.
Why kicking it old-school could kill your business
The management skills that got your business off the ground may now be holding it back. Here’s how to adapt as you grow.
Fear factor: change can be scary (leaders take note)
Employees react negatively to change for some very good reasons, but you can help them keep calm and carry on.