GLLA road trip: Seeing exceptional leadership in action
As a member of GLLA’s governing board, I recently had the opportunity to join participants on a 10-day bus trip through the Southeast…
No bad bosses: the art of managing your manager
Many people deal with managers who are unsympathetic, micromanaging and worse. Yet when it comes to influencing relationships with bosses, I believe employees have more control than they might think…
Why playing it safe can be risky business
We prune plants and trees because it encourages new growth. Similarly, your business is an organic system where all participants need a little pressure — even your top performers.
Get a mentor, be a mentor
Internships are important, because they provide real-world experience, but having a mentor is like getting experience on steroids…
Supporting snakes: Why we should warm up to these cold-blooded critters
Rather than be feared, snakes should be revered, for they’re an important part of biodiversity — a message that hit home with me earlier this year…
Leadership beyond the C suite
Leadership applies to everyone, no matter where they reside on an org chart or what type of organization they belong to…
Going with the flow: a blueprint to greater productivity and happiness
Happiness doesn’t result from external events, such as being promoted or winning the lottery. Instead, it’s a condition sparked by how we interpret external events…
Burns: A prescription for ecological health
At the end of a prescribed burn, there’s a real sense of accomplishment. You’ve left something better than you found it.
Not all entrepreneurs are alike: the 4 phases of second stage
Growth entrepreneurs need different types of assistance at different times, and within second stage there are four different phases.
Management 101: Blocking and tackling
Managing and leading are different skill set, but there’s definitely overlap, and leaders must also take time to hone their management muscle.