Tag Archives: Leadership Qualities

8 Management Archetypes – The Captain and The King

Posted on September 27, 2020 by thebossdoctor

High Vision and High Control Dynamics of Effective Leadership In my work as a leader, trainer, and executive coach I focus a great deal of my attention and learning on the dynamics of effective leadership.  Many elements define leadership—things like … Continue reading →

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Google’s Rules

Posted on August 11, 2020 by thebossdoctor

RULE #5 – Be a good communicator and listen to your team “Be a good communicator” is another one of those “duh” items on the list—it’s obvious to anyone with even a modicum of management experience.  In fact, I’m guessing … Continue reading →

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Google’s Rules

Posted on July 23, 2020 by thebossdoctor

#2: Empower Your Team And Don’t Micromanage A big part of the art of management is finding the right balance between control and freedom in overseeing the work of your team members.  It’s not a simple question of “hands off” … Continue reading →

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Can We Talk???

Posted on June 4, 2020 by thebossdoctor

The ability to communicate effectively is routinely designated in HR circles as a “soft skill.”  It’s a bit misleading.  In my many years as an executive coach and leadership consultant, I have concluded that soft skills are absolutely essential for … Continue reading →

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Can YOU Be a Leader?

Posted on July 1, 2019 by thebossdoctor

Not everyone can! This is the startling assertion made by Goffee and Jones in a thought-provoking article published in the Harvard Business Review. They make the case that there are two kinds of people who will NEVER be a leader. … Continue reading →

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