Leadership can be mentally taxing in ways that cause wear and tear we're not consciously aware of right away. And it can change our approach to people in the workplace - we subconsciously do little things to protect ourselves from discomfort, but that get in the way of showing up in the workplace as our best selves. A recent golf (mis)adventure held some lessons.

Recently, a well-known researcher/author/coach confessed that the “burning urgency” he feels to get things done because of his strong belief in his organization’s mission can lead him to pushing himself and others to a point where “it sucks the life out of me and the people I am closest to.” What if leaders considered their options to behave as a “stress amplifier” or a “stress dampener” as each new opportunity or threat to their teams’ and organizations’ success presents its

Does the “C” word make you flinch? Recently, people in leadership positions have been exploring the idea of “conflict” with me. It’s...

Five "mindset tips" and a checklist to help Leader/managers be sure they're being fair to people they must terminate.

Twelve models for building highly productive relationships with your workmates.

Greater awareness of what others are really saying helps leaders steer their teams to success as they're better able to appreciate reality.

Good news for those responsible but reluctant to provide accountability for people whose performance or behavior may be missing the mark.

Reflections on the Blake-Mouton Management Grid; seeing Leadership between its lines; and how “Hollywood” has kept it fresh

Leaders want to ensure the people they lead are “giving their 100%” What does that mean? Should we expect high performers to give even more?

Need to stay"lean" in order to be profitable? A Leadership Forum might be just for developing the people who will lead your future growth.

For the largest as well as the very smallest businesses, management attention that leads to positive results can involve tender loving care.

These interchangeable and complimentary sets of behaviors are necessary to anyone who wants to provide great value to their organization.