Culture
How Really Good People Can Be Really Ineffective
Many well-intentioned, talented professionals struggle with effectiveness. This isn’t due to a lack of effort or integrity, but rather systemic
March 24, 2025
Many well-intentioned, talented professionals struggle with effectiveness. This isn’t due to a lack of effort or integrity, but rather systemic
Conflict mismanagement often hides in the roots below the surface. As an executive you want to make sure you’re solving
When executives are not on the same page, it’s like parents fighting and blaming the kids for misbehaving. Employees are
We’ve already addressed two main reasons leaders mismanage conflict: Invisible forces, and coping behaviors. But there’s a third way leaders
Conflict avoidance stems from believing conflict is a problem. But conflict is not a problem. Mismanagement is the problem. This
With over two decades of working with leaders at various levels within various organizations, I had an epiphany several years
Suppose an employee is unhappy about a situation but feels their manager won’t help them resolve it. The employee overrides
Whether you believe in chain of command, open door at every level or somewhere in between, what creates a culture
In today’s competitive business landscape, building trust, and fostering a productive work environment is crucial for success. What this means
This is part 4 of how senior leaders can create a collaborative culture. If you missed any of the previous
The last two weeks in 2023 I talked about two specific ways senior leaders can create a culture of collaboration.
Last week I talked about a specific way senior leaders can create a culture of collaboration by simply becoming aware
Most senior leaders say they want to create a more collaborative culture. After all, when there’s mismanaged conflict, avoided conversations,
So often I get an inquiry about doing a retreat to fix high-level conflict among executives who have lost their
Attracting and retaining talent is one of the top issues facing organizations today. The cost of replacing an employee can be as
I often receive invitations to “do a workshop” in hopes that the workshop will magically change behavior, produce better managers
Have you ever noticed that short term fixes never create long term results? If there’s some problem that keeps reoccurring,
Have you ever had that sinking feeling after someone comes to you to secretly tell you what someone else said about