July 20, 2015
Behind the Boardroom Door
Boards govern, management teams lead. That’s what Nancy Falls told me when we talked recently about her new book, “Corporate Concinnity in…
Posts categorised with 'Expert Interview'
June 29, 2015
The Value of a Quick Chat
It was a privilege to talk one-on-one with Margaret Heffernan – like having my own personal TED Talk. I met the business leader and author…
June 8, 2015
The Company You Keep
Professor Herminia Ibarra has coined a new word: outsight. She says it’s the opposite of insight, which she defines as “the flash of knowledge that…
May 18, 2015
Let’s Try to Get Along
They say you can’t choose your family – you just have to try to get along. And we all know the affronts, compromises and negotiations…
April 6, 2015
Beyond Bias
Very few of us would admit it, but we are all biased. Research shows that all of us are naturally drawn toward people like ourselves…
February 23, 2015
A Scorecard for Growth
Balancing the macro and the micro is an everyday challenge for leaders. It’s certainly your job to keep your eye on the big…
November 10, 2014
Unblock Your Dreams
I’ve always admired the work of positive psychologist Martin Seligman. His effective techniques are widely used by individuals and organizations, and I particularly like…
September 29, 2014
An Emotional Performance
Do you try to leave your emotions at the door when you go to work? You may squirm when people express their feelings…
September 8, 2014
Become a Positive Leader
My first introduction to Positive Organizational Scholarship came back in 2008, when I did an expert interview with Kim Cameron. He was…
August 18, 2014
Build Relationships for Greater Success
Does the idea of networking strike fear into your heart? Standing around making small talk with strangers – all with their own agendas – doesn’t…
July 28, 2014
Set Your Idea up for Success
It’s a sobering thought that, according to Scott D. Anthony, less than one percent of ideas launched by big companies have any…
May 26, 2014
Change Your Perspective and Think Strategically
Clearly, leaders need to be able to think strategically in order to lead effectively. But what does “strategic thinking” actually mean? In our Expert Interview…