It’s a question many of us in leadership positions might shy away from, but it’s crucial to ask: “Am I the leader my team truly needs?” Leadership isn’t solely about hitting targets or achieving impressive results; it’s profoundly shaped by how others perceive you. And often, your… Read More »Leader, Look in the Mirror: Your Impact Starts with Self-Awareness
Imagine landing your dream job, securing a pivotal client, or forging a promising business partnership. Now imagine that dream slowly dissolving into a nightmare, orchestrated by someone whose charm masks a deep-seated need for control and admiration. While we typically associate narcissism with personal relationships,… Read More »From Dream Deal to Nightmare: Protecting Yourself from Business Narcissists
Hey everyone! Let’s talk about something that’s been a hot topic in the world of leadership and team dynamics: Emotional and Social Competence (ESC), often known as emotional intelligence. For years, we’ve heard it’s the secret sauce for success, and there’s definitely truth to that.… Read More »EQ Unfiltered: Ditching the One-Size-Fits-All for Smarter Leadership
Lately I was reading a very interesting article by Dr. Jill Suttie; her passion for science, positive psychology, and social psychology fueles her interest in finding what promotes well-being in people. If we want to live a long, healthy life as we age, it’s important to keep… Read More »The Four Keys Of Well-Being:
A new paper by Berkeley Haas Prof. Jennifer Chatman and colleagues shows not only the profound impact narcissistic leaders have on their organizations, but also the long-lasting damage they inflict. Like carriers of a virus, narcissistic leaders “infect” the very cultures of their organizations, the… Read More »Narcissistic Leaders And Corporate Culture:
According to a study conducted by Ellen B. Van Oosten, Melvin L. Smith and Richard E. Boyatzis, in their new book Helping People Change, the best leaders and coaches seek to connect with and understand others. They prioritize their team’s needs and create an environment… Read More »How To Help People Change:
According to Forbes, building a coaching culture in the workplace better positions companies to grow and nurture talent. But what exactly is a “coaching culture,” and how can leaders make this part of their everyday environment? A coaching culture simply means supporting your employees so that they… Read More »Implementing A Coaching Culture In An Organization:
When we talk about creativity and innovation, it is fair to remember that you need to foster the right conditions for it to blossom. We are focusing here mostly on the leadership layer, culture and mindset. Regularly organizations have to find new ways, define new… Read More »Coaching Teams To Be Creative & Innovative:
Emotions are faster than many thoughts and many people are led by emotions which may or may not be healthy. People get caught up in their emotions and are unable to detach from them or see the “wood from the trees”. They can be all… Read More »Emotions Are By-Products Of Our Beliefs And Focus:
Many people go through life without making conscious choices about weather what they do is what they are meant to be doing. When you do what you’re passionate about, what lights you up, it may be an expression of your purpose. We all have a… Read More »Purpose Of Purpose: