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:
In an article originally published on The Conversation by Lis Ku, work, and leisure both contribute to well-being—but there’s another important source of happiness, too. Finding the right work-life balance is by no means a new issue in our society. But the tension between the… Read More »Work-Life Balance & A Happy Life?
Managers are sometimes unable to provide the kind of feedback their employee and their team need. Giving and receiving feedback at work can be challenging; especially if you work in a culture of what author and CEO coach Kim Scott calls “ruinous empathy” —which occurs… Read More »Giving Better Feedback At Work:
Group Coaching Team Coaching Individuals who come together with a common interest but do not always have the same goal in mind (e.g., completion of a specific project) Individuals who are all aligned and headed to a common goal or outcome (e.g., coached on strategic… Read More »Group Coaching:
In a study conducted by Deborah Bright & Anita Crocket and published by Coaching magazine (An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice) shows that training combined with coaching can make a significant difference in job performance and satisfaction. Coaching in organizations is often limited… Read More »Why You Should Combine Training With Coaching:
Leaders guide attention. But a single-minded focus on goals can run roughshod over human concerns, says Daniel Goleman. What stops leaders from growing beyond pacesetting? One hurdle is the implicit attitude at work that professionalism demands we ignore our emotions. Some trace this emotional blind… Read More »How To Develop A Triple Focus Leadership:
In his work on Self Leadership, Andrew Bryant raises some very interesting points. Here are some: The concept of Self-leadership can be found in the writings of philosophers and poets, both Eastern and Western: EASTERN PHILOSOPHY WESTERN PHILOSOPHY “Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.” – Lao… Read More »Leading-Self:
According to Josh Bersin, Leadership – if developed in a comprehensive way – endures. A focus on leadership strategydrives enduring business performance. It’s not all about the CEO. Long term business performance comes from leadership culture and careful and continuous development of leadership at all levels. A company’s level of maturity in their leadership development… Read More »Mind Your Leadership Strategy:
In any kind of a relationship Trust and Respect go hand in hand. Respect is a precursor to trust, it always comes first. Trust is earned after some level of respect is already there. When a manager is under pressure to deliver, it is difficult for them to: Principles to follow: Great… Read More »Trust & Respect: