Difficult workplace conversations are inevitable. Whether it involves performance concerns, conflict between coworkers, inappropriate behavior, or delivering difficult news, leaders and are constantly required to navigate emotionally charged discussions. Yet many managers avoid these conversations because they feel uncomfortable, unprepared, or fearful of making the situation worse.The article “[Continue Reading...]
One of the most powerful skills in negotiation is not persuasion, charisma, or even preparation. It is the willingness to walk away.The article “Ready to Walk” published by Dialogue Review highlights an important and often uncomfortable truth: many professionals struggle to leave a negotiation, even when the outcome ... [Continue Reading...]
Reverse mentoring is a recent trend that is aimed at enhancing personal learning for both mentors and proteges. Unlike traditional mentoring relationships in which the mentor is a senior, more experienced member of the organization, in reverse mentoring, the mentor is a junior person who serves as a mentor to the senior person. The goals of this mentoring relationship are to share knowledge and encourage personal learning that goes both ways. Mentees gain perspective from a junior person, ... [Continue Reading...]
Evidence-based leadership & management takes the "guesswork" out of being an effective leader. We have decades of scientific research on what leaders can do to be more effective. In this blog, I will be discussing the four sources of evidence to share this wealth of knowledge with you. The most relevant scientific research on leadership and management will provide you with the tools you need to address the most current challenges managers now face. Second, I believe that you need to conduct ... [Continue Reading...]
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