This post is a distillation from Chapter IV of Steve’s upcoming book: Unleashing the Power of Your Story Smash Words, Fall/Winter, 2013. Your Story at Play in your Leadership Have you ever been in the middle of a leadership situation and felt, “I’ve been here before”? The content of the situation may be new, but …
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How to Start Your Private Peer Coaching Group
Introduction Purpose of This Information The following information and resources are focused on the most important guidelines and materials for you to develop a basic, practical, and successful PCG. The information is intended for anyone, although it helps if you have at least some basic experience in working with groups. All aspects of this offering …
Should I take this offer or wait for a better one? Should we go with the candidate who has the most experience or the one who needs seasoning but has fire in the belly? Do we purchase n a new computer system now or wait until the next fiscal year? Over the years, as an …
The World of Stories Human history and literature are replete with myths and stories—about the heavens, the earth, planting, the harvest, winter, summer, light, darkness, nations, war, peace, families, and individuals. All of these stories, our personal ones and our larger myths, are interconnected. Our individual stories are narratives we have told ourselves about our …
All managers aspire to be better leaders — but what is it that makes a leader effective? The Leadership Code offers five pivotal rules that lay out how the leadership game is played. How well do you apply them to your day–to–day actions? 1. Strategist–Leaders shape the future As a strategist, you must answer the …
As a manager, you know it’s important to recognize contributions individual team members make toward the success of the team. However, many times in our efforts to recognize and reward successes, we may overlook “behind the scene” contributions which were necessary to achieve that success. Consider this: As Joe was watching Diane receive her achievement …
If only this were a fairy tale, it would begin “Once upon a time…” but it is not and has to begin and end differently. Hopefully, with some proactive training we can help employees to not get into this situation, and provide help if they do. Keep in mind that no matter how dreary this …
A recent encounter got me thinking about inter-generational interactions and communication in the workplace. As a volunteer usher at a performing arts organization, I was given the wrong sign in sheet by young millennial who was chatting away with another staff member. Later, it was brought to my attention, by the same person, who said …
