Interviewing for a leadership position is one of the most important steps in a person’s career. The questions asked during these interviews are designed to uncover the candidate’s ability to ...
To succeed in our uncertain world, you must engage in agile leadership. Do you know when to shift your style? Imagine you’re on a leaking ship. Do you command everyone to follow your orders precisely, ...
As Ray Dalio, founder of the largest hedge fund in the world, writes in his book of management principles: “Even the most benevolent leaders are prone to becoming more autocratic, if for no other ...
Be curious. Be intentional. These two traits will have a lasting impression on your team and a direct impact on your organization’s culture. There’s a reason “lead by example” is such a common piece ...
“It stops them in their tracks every time,” I was telling a colleague. “It helps them think about their work in a new way.” This is my response when asked about how I get executives to open their ...
If you think a single leadership style suits all circumstances, you would be wrong. Moreover, adapting the wrong leadership style at the wrong time can seriously damage an organization’s culture, ...
Your childhood may have more of an impact on your leadership style than you realize.
As our world, culture and workplaces have evolved, command-and-control is no longer a viable leadership technique, nor does it result in long-term success. You've heard it from me, and you've heard it ...
One glowing similarity in the varying cultures of today’s fire service is the need for robust leadership. When considering all the obstacles of running a fire department, or any business for that ...