As many of you know, my company launched a new division to help people navigate their health journey through advocacy. In developing the company, we realized that we needed a couple of key partners to get this accomplished and I wanted to elaborate on the behavior of one because their handling of a situation is … Continue reading When Your Partner Doesn’t Get It
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Compassion Versus Sympathy and Empathy
I work with a special needs sports program in my town. One of my roles is to explain to our teenaged volunteers how we want them to interact with our athletes and what kinds of behavior are acceptable. The class is a little heavy handed as we feel that our culture of kindness is the … Continue reading Compassion Versus Sympathy and Empathy
What Happens When No One Wants to be the Leader?
I was thinking about the horrible situation at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics. It was an institutional epic fail that is a classic case of no one stepping up to be the leader. Everyone focused on their personal agendas and did not look to be the one to stand above the madness. It reminded … Continue reading What Happens When No One Wants to be the Leader?
A Lesson in Credibility
I had a little misstep in my class the other day. I shredded the attendance sheet before I had a chance to input it into my spreadsheet. So, I did what every trusting professor would do, I asked the students at the next class to mark whether they attended the previous class. Then a funny … Continue reading A Lesson in Credibility
Leadership Means Being Relevant
I was listening to Wharton Radio on Sirius/XM last week and a listener was calling to complain about an unmotivated, know it all subordinate. Quickly into the discussion, it became apparent that the problem was with the manager as much as the employee. The caller twice interrupted the host who was suggesting potential course of … Continue reading Leadership Means Being Relevant
Learn to Let It Go
No, I was not watching Frozen this weekend, but rather was thinking about the unrest that festers in the workplace. More and more people are feeling slighted and holding onto these perceived slights to the detriment of their health and the health of their team. Instead of moving forward and working towards common goals, people … Continue reading Learn to Let It Go
The Two Real Keys to Success
As many of you know, my daughter has started college this Fall. Her workload is daunting as she majors in physics and music. Not surprisingly, about a week ago, I got the call. “Dad, we need to talk.” Like every other freshman, her world has been turned upside down. Surrounded by tons of people 24/7, … Continue reading The Two Real Keys to Success
What Happens When Your Leader Leaves?
This is a question that gets asked a lot in terms of team sports. Just this week, the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers had to ask that question before and after their trade of two clubhouse leaders. NFL teams ask themselves that every time they cut a trusted veteran and decide to keep a … Continue reading What Happens When Your Leader Leaves?
Want to be a Better Leader? Volunteer!
Volunteerism around America is declining in droves. People are too busy to “give back” to their community. Nonprofit organizations are struggling to fill their Boards. Local sports leagues cannot find coaches, umpires or administrators. And guess what? Our businesses are going to feel the effects of this decline. One of the best ways to learn … Continue reading Want to be a Better Leader? Volunteer!
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