Recently I had the opportunity to speak to a group of emerging leaders at the American Society of Naval Engineers Technology, Systems, and Ships Conference. I enjoyed talking with them...
Leadership involves not just the decision to change but, more important, a commitment to evolve. It’s a state of being aware, awake, and alert. It’s about vigilance. Evolution is not...
Effective leaders strive to better understand everybody’s work experience and their individual goals. Effective leaders also value each person’s talent and experience and what he or she has to offer...
One of the most important decisions we make is choosing how we handle stress. We are surrounded by stress. In fact, we’re struggling to survive in the midst of a...
Research and evidence demonstrate the many benefits of reading, especially for those who lead others. According to Harvard Business Review: “Evidence suggests reading can improve intelligence and lead to innovation and...
What priorities should I tackle first? How can my teams work more cooperatively together? These are just some of the questions leaders ask as they try to wrap their arms...
We’ve covered imagining what others don’t and managing stress and time as foundational cornerstones of leadership. Another important element of transformational leadership is to inspire everyone to get involved. Start...
In my last post we discussed imagining what others don’t as a foundational cornerstone of leadership. Another important cornerstone is managing stress and time. Despite difficult pressures, effective leaders remain focused,...
Leaders who achieve meaningful success do three things: Imagine what others don’t Manage stress, time, and data Inspire and encourage others These three foundational cornerstones can help you to energize your...
Altyn is the model PhD and possibility thinker. Humble, exceptionally thoughtful, and formidably intelligent, Altyn is a great foil for testing ideas. As the Chief Solutions Officer at TSI, accountable...
Dr. Sharon Flinder is one of TSI’s organizational psychologists. We’ve been friends and colleagues since 1990, and her work in advising TSI’s clients is focused on leadership and organizational effectiveness...
Something we can count on when we’re part of a transformation is that we will feel fear. Fear is a natural response to letting go of familiar things and trying...
In one study that used information from the Corporate Leadership Council, engagement was defined as “the extent to which employees commit to something or someone in their organization, how hard...
Effective leaders must know how to exercise fairness and justice by taking actions to create perceptions of fairness and justice throughout the workplace. With this knowledge, leaders can manage procedures...
Leadership is about the choice to be authentic. Popping a pill to temporarily relieve a symptom is easier than working to create holistic health. It’s the same with leadership: Unless...
When Neil Armstrong’s foot dropped off the last step of the lunar module and onto the surface of the moon, he coined the famous phrase that his one small step was...
With the 2016 Summer Olympics in full swing, we’re all watching in awe at the power and skill of the Olympic athletes as they compete on the world stage. The...
Productivity is a compelling issue for many of us. Organizational assessments look for it. Strategic planning targets it. An array of methods and tools improve and measure it. Talent and...
In last week’s blog post, I mentioned Gallup’s latest report, How Millennials Want to Work and Live, which states that millennials struggle to find good jobs that engage them. Only...
Gallup's latest report, How Millennials Want to Work and Live, states that millennials struggle to find good jobs that engage them. Only 29% of employed millennials reported they were engaged...
Are you committed to energizing your workforce and thriving as a leader? I find that leaders who drive peak performance abide by three important principles. #1 - Imagination, creativity, and innovation...
No matter how well we manage human capital or how we choose to incorporate the process into our organizations, human capital strategy is doomed to be just one more plan...
When Neil Armstrong’s foot dropped off the last step of the lunar module and onto the surface of the moon, he coined the famous phrase that his one small step...
Relationships are the core of our networks. New and maturing bonds expand those networks. Studies of outstanding performers in engineering, computer science, biotechnology and other “knowledge work” fields find that...