Bosses, Do you know what’s really going on in your organizations? According to the Speak Truth to Power Survey I fielded last month, no. You’re often not hearing what your people really think. According to my unscientific-but-interesting poll, almost half your potential workforce (48%) indicated...
“A rising tide lifts all boats.” ~John F. Kennedy Recently, I heard a sermon at church that resonated within me. In the Gospel, Jesus said to his disciples, “You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.” The message was not that we can be the salt and the light; rather, we are...
Good leaders are often credited with being good collaborators, but why is this cooperative instinct so valuable? There are lots of reasons, but efficiency is a hidden gem among them. - InPower Editors By: Mary Schaefer Is the ability to gain cooperation an underestimated component of efficiency? I...
Want to be a good boss? It's not always as simple as producing good work, or even making your employees like you. Check out Paula's wisdom about how to be a great boss (and spot a bad one before you get stuck with them!) - InPower Editors I was fortunate to grow up working for one of the best...
You know you should take care of yourself, but you don't. But you should! Here's the catch, when you don't take care of yourself you're less able to care for others. It seems nonsensical, but it's true. Also, how can others learn to care for themselves if you don't let them practice? Do it! Take...
There is more in common between a consultant and employee than you may think. I have worked in both roles, and I think I wear my consultant hat more often as an employee. Consultants have a sense of boundaries that helps one focus on work and think beyond assigned tasks to create visions and...
It's still not easy for a woman to have an assertive management style without repercussions. Leslie helps us see this challenge for what it is. How do you manage it? - InPower Editors Earlier this year, my partner and I interviewed 28 women leaders about their styles of influence and how those...
You don’t need additional hours in a day to get more done. How do some entrepreneurial leaders get more done in a day than the rest of us? Here are four simple strategies, used by the world’s most successful people, that will increase your productivity and save you an hour — or more — each day: 1....
By: Lex Schroeder It happens to all of us. We speak up and - crickets. A guy with our idea? Yay! Lots of kudos and discussion. Don't get angry, get smart when this happens to you. Learn to lead through the injustice. - InPower Editors Ever have a really interesting idea at work or in the world,...
We all have those times where we feel out of control and overwhelmed. Instead of getting upset about it, and even more anxious, Dana reminds us that some simple lessons we learned as a kid can help us get back on top of our schedule and—more importantly—our energy. – InPower Editors Sometimes we...
