Leadership Skills and Leadership Qualities

For a new leader, even one with the perfect skills and undeniable talent, the workplace can be an intimidating place. Many professional settings are competitive and demanding, and it can be difficult for a new leader to demonstrate the confidence and authority...
The Making of a Good Boss

The Making of a Good Boss

There is only so much work that a single person can accomplish. No matter how efficient someone is, if they give themselves more responsibilities than they can reasonably handle, and take on too large a workload, it will only lead to stress and burnout. And we met a...
User-Generated Accountability

User-Generated Accountability

In my previous blog post (“Changing Change Management,” May 2010), I discussed the need for mavericks to transform the outsourcing industry into one that makes change happen holistically while keeping a big-picture, strategic focus. One reason change does not...
Scrooge Can Mess Up Your Strategy… But Santa Can Make It Work!

Scrooge Can Mess Up Your Strategy… But Santa Can Make It Work!

Please sing this blog to the tune of the “Twelve Days of Christmas,” if you can.. And if you dare! On the 12th day of Christmas, my consultant shared with me… 12 Scrooge-like waaaaays…. to mess up my stra-a-te-gy! Day #1: Scrooge: Expect that you and your...
Change Derailers

Change Derailers

Plenty of consultants will tell you how to make your change management strategy a success. In the interest of continuing with our maverick theme, outlined are the top 10 ways to ensure your change management strategy is a complete and utter disaster. If you recognize...
Smarter Leadership

Smarter Leadership

Executives spend time in four main areas of business: leadership, talent pipeline, the inner workings of the business, and new and existing clients. What percentage of time do you dedicate to each of these areas and in what priority? Given your priorities, does this...