As a leader, you know that growth is essential… not just for your team or organization but for yourself. Yet, the path to becoming a more effective leader can often feel overwhelming. With so many aspects to consider such as self-development, team dynamics, business strategy, and organizational culture… where do you even begin? If you’re …
My wife snapped this pic as I was going through the very first copy of my new book. I was going through page by page, making sure it really did print the way I wanted. I was (and maybe still am) a little shocked to see my words published and in print. And honestly, I …
Managing someone with a different learning and communication style than yours can be both challenging and also rewarding. In my work, I use the DiSC® profile to help people I work with to understand these differences better and improve communication and collaboration. There are other tools that can be helpful as well. Before you can …
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The common misconception that effective leadership is synonymous with extroversion is a narrative that needs reevaluation. Introversion and social anxiety, often seen as hindrances in leadership, actually harbor a wealth of untapped potential. These misunderstood traits have a place in the leadership landscape. Introverts, by nature, may not seek the spotlight, but they possess a …
Introversion and Social Anxiety: Misunderstood Leadership Traits Read More »
“The most important thing I learned is that I don’t want to be a leader.” You know, when I heard this from someone who’d just finished a leadership program I was running, it really made me think. You might expect I’d be disappointed or even upset, considering the program’s goal was to prep people for …
Many years ago at a family gathering, and young nephew was acting up and behaving obnoxiously. He seemed to intentionally do things that would annoy or anger the people around him. When I asked why, he responded “Because I’m a bad kid Uncle Pete”. “No, you’re not.” I told him. “What you’re doing is bad. …
