Influencing skills are crucial for effectively navigating conflicts and encouraging collaboration. One proven method for understanding and enhancing your approach to conflict is the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument. By exploring its five distinct...
Decision-making is a vital part of personal and professional life, yet emotions often dominate the process. While intuition can play a role, overreliance on gut feelings can lead to hasty or misaligned choices. By adopting a more structured, analytical approach, you...
Previously I have discussed how tailoring your approach to business development to what feels most natural and comfortable often yields the best results. Since then I’ve had couple of unconventional business development activities accompanied by my dog Luther (the...
As a leader, one of your most important roles is fostering the growth and development of your team, and, in particular, helping your high performers secure promotions. Not only does this advance their careers but it also strengthens your team and contributes to you...
Motivating a team is one of the most important and complex tasks for leaders. When motivation is high, teams are more productive, creative, and resilient. Yet, keeping a team consistently inspired requires a thoughtful and intentional approach. John Adair, a pioneer...
There is little doubt that having a difficult conversation is tough, regardless of whether you are the most experienced leader or a new manager. So how best should you deal with that situation you know needs to be dealt with in an authentic way, but you have been...
