9. Real power is power ‘with’ people” not ‘over’ people
This week I’d like to revisit the idea that real power in the workplace is power ‘with’ people, not ‘over’ them. When I say ‘real power’ I mean the power…
8. “If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a hundred times” (Really?)
Hello and welcome. Last week I talked at length about how to minimize defensiveness – basically by avoiding criticism and attacking the problem, not the person, when providing corrective feedback.…
7. Why and How to Correct Without Criticizing (Part 2: The how-to’s)
Introduction: Hello again. Last week I talked about why it’s so important to provide corrective feedback without criticizing and demoralizing team members. (Please see Post 6, “Why and How to…
6. Why and How to Correct Without Criticizing (Part 1: The ‘why’ behind the ‘what’)
The situation: A few months back I was invited by the folks at LinkedIn to write a brief article on how to give team members corrective feedback without demotivating them.…
5. When you have a problem with someone do you speak ‘to’ that person? Or ‘about’ them?
The scene: This week a case from our business turnaround files. The client: a mid-size restaurant food supplier. Timing: at bottom of a deep recession. Situation: company going under as…
4. Road Rage Rehab?
This week I have a personal story to tell you – about road rage and how a sudden flash of insight helped me overcome my addiction to this self-destructive behavior…
3. Nobody’s Victim, Nobody’s Hero. How to Avoid ‘The Victim Game’ and Get Things Done.
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2. Taking Responsibility Sets Us Free
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