The following is a guest post by Russell Bishop. When it comes to internal roadblocks or organizational obstacles, more often than not the culprit behind these problems is an organization’s own bureaucracy. Ironically, even bureaucrats need workarounds when they run up against the frustrating bottlenecks created by other bureaucrats. Corporate … Click to continue reading
Which personality type is best suited for leadership – the extroverted or the introverted? It’s a question that surfaces every now and then in discussions on leadership, often with the consensus that while an extrovert would appear to have an easier time leading others, introverts also have unique attributes which … Click to continue reading
Last week, a few of the leadership bloggers who I enjoy reading and conversing with were invited to the 2010 World Business Forum in New York City to share with their readers some of the ideas presented by such renowned business leaders and thinkers as Jack Welsh, Joseph Grenny, and … Click to continue reading
Have you ever noticed how discussions on improving business operations or possible solutions to today’s economic challenges rarely consider what the emotional impact will be on employees? In some ways, it’s not too surprising given how many of us have had leaders who taught us to not take things personally … Click to continue reading
One of the lessons we were all taught by our parents was the importance of saying thank you to others. No matter how small or insignificant the interaction was, we were reminded that expressing gratitude to others was not only polite, but the right thing to do. Of course, as … Click to continue reading
Over the weekend, I watched a fascinating documentary about the various pyramids built during the early dynasties of the Ancient Egyptian civilization, the most famous of these being the Giza pyramids found just outside of Cairo. Over the course of the documentary, Egyptologists shared new theories about how these magnificent … Click to continue reading
One trait all businesses share in common – whether they sell a product or service – is the drive for growth. The potential a business has to grow is not only tied to market demand, but also to how the company manages and develops the strengths of its employees, an … Click to continue reading
If you’ve watched the science fiction series “Star Trek”, you’re no doubt familiar with the character Scotty, the ever-dependable chief engineer of the Starship Enterprise. In several episodes, we see Scotty pulling off what appears to be almost impossible engineering feats, earning him the reputation among his crew mates of … Click to continue reading
Over the holiday break, my wife and I went to see the latest George Clooney film “Up in the Air”. While the film does a wonderful job exploring how the level of connection and intimacy we have with those around us affects our sense of happiness, it also puts a … Click to continue reading