Category Archives: Collaboration

The Four C’s – What Teams Need to Master in Order to Be Effective – Part 1 – Communication

Companies pay me thousands of dollars to help their teams become more effective.  (That’s part of what I do as a management consultant.)  In this new series, I’m going to give you some of the same information I share with … Continue reading

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Share Credit

In his excellent book, How to Become CEO, Jeffrey Fox advises leaders to “be a credit maker, not a credit taker.”  He says, “The credit taker is insecure, dishonest, and known to all.  Even the cleverest credit taker is ultimately … Continue reading

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Share Power

It has often been said that power corrupts.  My last newsletter dealt with the way leadership power can corrupt—how it can affect our attitudes and priorities as leaders.  Here’s the sad reality: POWERLESSNESS also corrupts! Studies in the workplace show … Continue reading

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Hey Leader…Don’t be a JERK!

One of the most disturbing psychological principles I have found in my research is called “emotional contagion.”  It refers to the human tendency to feel and express the emotions displayed by the people around us.  Research on socialization shows that … Continue reading

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Practice SHOSHIN

This is a Japanese phrase meaning “beginner’s mind.”  I’ll let Buddhist scholar Shunryu Suzuki explain this concept:  This does not mean a closed mind, but actually an empty mind and a ready mind.  If your mind is empty, it is … Continue reading

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Practice NEMOASHI

“Nemoashi” is a Japanese concept that has direct application in American business culture.  It means respect for individuals and the power of consensus building.  In application, it boils down to a simple political rule of thumb:  Never present something to … Continue reading

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Say the Right Thing

John Adair said it well:   Communication is the sister of leadership.  Nitin Nohria, underscored that with the following observation:  Communication is the real work of leadership. Up Close and Personal During an executive team meeting I attended, our insightful … Continue reading

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Promote Your People – Part 2

Help your people get promotions in the organization.  Of course, not every subordinate may be management material (or may even want to be considered for a management role), but if they are, they will appreciate any help you can give … Continue reading

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Promote Your People – Part 1

This special two-part series of posts was prompted by the last series – Questions Every Boss Needs Answered by Their People.  (BTW…if you didn’t read this series, I highly recommend it.  It was crammed with practical tips to help any … Continue reading

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MORE GREAT Questions Every Boss Needs Answered by Their Subordinates

I have often encouraged leaders with the following wisdom: If you listen to your people, they will hand you leadership success on a silver platter!  If you are willing to listen to their input, your team members will surprise you … Continue reading

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