As a leader you must project optimism. But when you cross the line into exaggeration or hyperbole, your leadership is facing significant risks. A leader in my orbit once described a very average meeting we had been in as “Quite possibly our best meeting ever!” The statement was so over-the-top, and so removed from any…
How To Spot Speech Patterns That Reveal Insecurity
Just as certain regional accents can reveal where a person is from, there are leadership ways of speaking that can reveal the level of security you possess as a leader. The speaking patterns in leadership are not about accents. They’re about a manner of speaking that just as certainly can pinpoint whether the leader has…
5 Outdated Phrases That Really Hurt Your Leadership
What you believe as a leader will ultimately determine who you become as a leader. Unfortunately, the beliefs that many leaders cling to are not only outdated, but they can severely limit the growth potential of a leader who subscribes to these ideas. Here are five of the most commonly held leadership beliefs that could potentially be…
How To Position Your Leadership For Dynamic Problem-Solving
This article is part of my Global Leadership series; Insights from more than a decade of leadership training around the world… Solving complex problems lies at the heart of what it means to be an effective leader. But effective leadership involves more than finding solutions. It’s about being the solution. Being the solution to a problem means…
How To Avoid The Perils Of “Watch Me Swim” Leadership
Have you ever encountered a “Watch Me Swim” leader? This is the person who insists on letting you know about every accomplishment they’ve achieved, no matter how small or insignificant. The attitude is very similar to the child splashing around the swimming pool, desperate for the grown-ups to notice their aquatic abilities. For children in…
