You might think that you are a great listener. You could even possess an innate ability to grasp the facts and feelings quickly, without having to talk about things over and over again. You don’t miss a thing. Paraphrasing takes a lot of time and effort. Is it really necessary?
Yes, it is necessary. In fact, […]
Sometimes it’s hard to listen. You may feel like your co-workers just keep going on and on. It can be exhausting.
Listening effectively is hard work. The heart rate quickens, respiration increases, and your body temperature rises. Just like a stress response, it can be physically and psychologically draining.
The process of listening involves a sequence of […]
Even if your organization has it’s own products, services, and a brand, you still need to be your own brand. To be an effective leader, you need to possess powerful ethos, as they would have called it 2500 years ago.
When people hear your name, what do they think? If your reputation proceeds you, what is […]
Leadership style. Does it really depend on the situation? You have your own unique style, but when it comes to leadership, it really does depend on the situation. It comes down to two things: Competence and Confidence.
Your individual staff members are either competent or not and confident or not. You need to modify your leadership […]
You might have the title. You might have the office with your name on the door. You might possess the positional power. But do you feel powerful? Leadership is more than positional power.
Even with positional power, there are still three more power basis to develop.