I’m curious about business decision process and I’ve been thinking about how even smart leaders can make the wrong choices. For one thing, I’ve been reading Chip and Dan Heath’s new book Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work (Random House Digital, Inc., 2013). The Heath brothers are professors who have several ...
Continue ReadingAs a leader, there are many ways you can flex your brain. I’ve mentioned a few in my previous posts here and here. To develop cognitive fitness, you don’t even have to invest in a gym or special equipment—just the right mindset. Challenge and expand your worldview by reading different genres of books, visiting new places and listening to ...
Continue ReadingI don’t think anyone would disagree: leaders who excel in their positions have brains that are highly efficient at handling complexities and stress. Beyond being born with high intelligence, however, they recognize the need for continually strengthening their brains. In a November 2007 Harvard Business Review article, professors Roderick ...
Continue ReadingIt takes years to build up trust and only seconds to destroy it. ~ Anonymous Trust is a key factor we discuss in my coaching engagements with clients. There’s nothing that poisons a relationship as much as mistrust. Confront the issues as soon as possible. When trust is broken, take immediate steps to fix the problem instead of ignoring or ...
Continue ReadingWhy, then, do almost 90 percent of leaders rate so poorly on measures of trust? Whether or not your leaders are trustworthy or not, it doesn’t take much to create an atmosphere of distrust. But the solutions aren’t as complicated as one might think. To improve your connection to people and build trust, try these techniques: 1. Go on a ...
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