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As a speaker, I give different presentations to different groups—but one of the topics I’m most passionate about is transformational leadership. True to its name, I believe that transformational leadership has the power to transform your team, your company, and your own approach to leadership. I’ve seen it happen at a lot of companies, andRead more

As a leader, you’ve probably thought about all the ways in which digital technology can enhance communication with your clients—but there’s another side of the coin to consider. Digital technology can also facilitate better communication between your employees and one another, and between your employees and you. Digital technology can even be a catalyst forRead more

As a keynote speaker, focusing on the fields of leadership and engagement, I probably get one question more than any other: What’s the secret? What’s the magic bullet? How do I unlock my leadership greatness? Of course, the question is usually offered a bit tongue-in-cheek. Most of us realize that great leadership takes time. It’sRead more

Stress in the workplace takes a toll—not just emotionally, but physically and even financially. Stressed-out, anxious, and fatigued employees don’t work as hard, they don’t work as creatively, and they aren’t as willing to take risks. They do tend to call off more, taking more sick days and getting less done when they’re in theRead more

All of us respond to problems in different ways. Some of us immediately start turning over that problem in our mind, perhaps looking for the reason that problem emerged or seeking out related problems that may not have dawned on us yet. But others look beyond the problem to the solution—immediately looking for ways toRead more

Are you a leader, or are you merely a boss? It’s a question I’ve raised before, and an important one to ask as you seek to understand your own role as the head of your team. A boss is good at giving orders and keeping all the pieces moving, perhaps, but real leaders collaborate, inspire,Read more

Is it possible that we’ve got the idea of negotiation all wrong? Some of us do, anyway. It’s easy to think of negotiation as a game, or a contest—especially when you’re good at it! As you approach the table for a negotiation, it can be tempting to think about how you might crush your opponent,Read more