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5 key considerations when setting boundaries and addressing abrasive behavior
Have you ever overheard a conversation like this in your workplace? “I wouldn’t go in there if I were you.” --- “What do you mean?” “He’s in one of those moods.” --- “The wrath of Jim mood?” “Yes.” --- “Thanks for the warning. I’ll come back when the coast is...
How to walk your talk to be both a Smart and Healthy Leader
Walking my talk is one of my core values. It is a privilege to work with executive leaders, helping them lead themselves effectively so they can, in turn, lead their teams and organizations with excellence. I hold this responsibility in high regard. That’s why having an inner circle of like-minded...
5 tips to use curiosity to improve interpersonal skills
We have two options when faced with a problem or personnel issue. We can either resolve it and figure out why it’s happening in the first place or ignore it, hoping it will go away on it’s own. The later usually leads to bigger problems down the road. The better...
How Interpersonal Skills Improve Interpersonal Relationships
Recently, while camping (actually - glamping) with our grandsons, we had a moment that showed how important interpersonal skills are in building good relationships. One of our grandsons was playing with the fire, poking it with a big stick and then swirling the stick with the burning tip in the...
The Impact of Abrasive Behavior on Employee Well-being
Addressing the impact of abrasive behavior of top-performing talent often takes a backseat. As an executive leader, the complexity of balancing outstanding results with a harmonious work environment can leave you wondering “Do I prioritize operational excellence over interpersonal harmony?” 4 Facts About Abrasive Behavior Leaders Should Know 1. Decreased...
Innovation, Diversity, and Resilience Strengthen Workplace Culture
As we celebrate the 4th of July in the United States, it’s a time to reflect on the values that make our country strong: independence, freedom, and unity. While we honor these principles, it’s worth considering how these values can be reflected in our work environment. A thriving workplace culture...
Managing Abrasive Behavior: A Blueprint for Success
Leaders often face the challenge of managing abrasive leadership, where high-performing executives with abrasive behavior create workplace tension. Finding the right balance between productivity and a harmonious environment is crucial for effective leadership, leaving you to wonder… “Do I prioritize operational excellence over interpersonal harmony?” This week, we’re focusing on...
Emotional Intelligence, Personal Agency, and Your Wisdom Stories
In the face of adversity, people often discover their emotional intelligence and personal agency as they navigate their challenges. My friends' stories exemplify this growth... Several years ago five of my friends were diagnosed with serious, life-threatening illnesses around the same time.Other friends were dealing with family problems and a...
What to Do When Replacing a Leader is Costly and When NOT Replacing a Leader is Costly
Several years ago, I was in the play The Dining Room, a dramatization of several different families as they grow, as people die, as life happens, all in the same dining room. I have realized this is not a specific American family that is interesting to people - this is...
4 Ways to help your team deal with transitions
Are you in the midst of a change and transition with your team? Perhaps a new initiative was recently launched and your employees are struggling to adjust. Morale is down and you're concerned about the success of the new initiative. According to William Bridges, author of Managing Transitions: Making the...