The trouble with blindspots
Recently, I had a conversation with a client about the evils of 360 feedback (for the uninitiated, this is when you get feedback on your performance
January 26, 2010
Under the microscope with Stephen Harper
Ah, the joy’s of public leadership. Every trip you make gives people like me fodder for a blog. This one’s courtesy of our illustrious leader,
January 6, 2010
How to lose friends and alienate people
A key skill for any leader is the ability to build rapport with colleagues, clients and stakeholders. So, in an effort to help you get
January 4, 2010
The Tail of the Tiger
So, for all of you who’ve just made it back from being exiled on a desert island, here’s the catchup: Tiger Woods, golfer extraordinaire, crashed
December 3, 2009
Are your antics overshadowing your message?
At last week’s Art of Management event, Tom Peters took the closing keynote. Probably a good call, since late in the day you need someone
October 23, 2009
Are you talking more than you’re listening?
One of the strengths that many leaders have is an ability to convey ideas, to communicate their big visions, to enthrall their direct reports with
October 16, 2009
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