by Trish | May 3, 2017 | Leadership, Leadership DNA
Leaders do not need to be told what to do. If they can see their situation clearly and understand their options fully, most of the time they will make the best call. Helping someone see clearly and understand fully is a process, and it may not always be easy, but it’s...
by Trish | Apr 20, 2017 | Leadership
Communication problems are one of the greatest causes of poor morale, lack of productivity and failure with any team. When a leader models intentional listening, that shift will inspire their team to follow that lead, increasing that team’s capacity for success with...
by Trish | Apr 14, 2017 | Leadership
Good leaders understand the necessity of healthy lines of communication with their team. Sometimes, though, we get in our own way, stifling what might otherwise be a dynamic environment. Why does this happen, and how would a shift in thinking lead to better...
by Trish | Apr 4, 2017 | Leadership
All of us have disappointed ourselves, fallen short of a goal or made a promise we didn’t keep. While we all need to do our best to walk in integrity, sometimes we are too slow to let go of our failures. Too slow to set them down and carry only the lessons learned...
by Trish | Mar 23, 2017 | Leadership, Streaming Leaders
As a leader, is it more important to get things done, or to develop a group of people who get things done? Our initial answer to this question says a lot about which method of leadership we tend to prefer: autocratic or influential. In a previous article, we looked at...
by Trish | Mar 20, 2017 | Leadership
What’s the best approach to leadership? Is there a time when being an autocrat is better than being an influencer? Sooner or later, every leader will need to address these questions. Is there an answer that applies to every situation, or are there exceptions? Good...
