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…
Tribal behavior: the good, the bad, and the need for balance
Leaders often misinterpret how they spend time and focus effort. During early days when you only have a handful of employees, you’re managing individuals. But when you cross over to second stage (10 to 99 employees) you need to begin managing groups. So let’s talk about groups. First, the good news: Humans are social animals, especially when it comes to…
Leadership power: six degrees of differentiation
In second stage, founders are trying to transition from entrepreneur to leader. This is no easy task because leadership is complex and about influencing the behavior of others.
Don O’Dwyer of Raven Bay Services
“You get real value for your time — it’s an opportunity to get away from your business and work on it instead of in it,” points out Don O’Dwyer.