Tag: Authority
Putting Credibility First
I sat in the conference room with poor lighting and industrial carpeting as a healthcare executive began to speak. “This is not an important...
The Wisdom Of Whole Hearted Leading
Many of us are faced with uncertainty at every level and it’s easy to become overwhelmed. But there’s one commitment you can make that...
Dealing with Multiple Bosses–Four Strategies
Do you work in a matrix environment? Do you have several managers making requests of you, each with their own agenda and priorities? How...
Influencing Without Authority, or Even With It—4 Key Behaviors
“Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing.” ~Albert SchweitzeA common leadership challenge I hear in our workshops is:...
What Type of Decision Maker Are You?
This isn’t my advice, it comes from the 1973 book How to Get Rich Slowly, But Almost Surely: Adventures in Decision-Making by William Morris. “It’s...
True Leaders: Defined
Control is a mirage. The most effective leaders right now--men and women--are those who embrace traits once considered feminine: Empathy. Vulnerability. Humility. Inclusiveness. Generosity....
