Changes in leadership are difficult, at best. There are no easy answers. Change creates anxiety and occasionally quiet celebrations, depending on the impact on individuals who stay behind. The common, unspoken, question — How does this impact … [Read more...]
Starting With the Team
April 9, 2015 by
Not sure who 'leaders' lead, when they don't have the right people on the team. Our small company is very good about evaluating and nurturing talent — and keeping good people for a long time. We are famous for hiring the right people even when we … [Read more...]
From the Archive — April 2014
April 8, 2015 by
Bad News is Better Than No News (originally posted April 8, 2014 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/bad-news-is-better-than-no-news/) Most service providers do not understand this basic reality. When deadlines are missed, deliveries fail, or … [Read more...]
Power With – Not Power Over
March 30, 2015 by
Effective, inspired, leadership is about joining forces with the troops to generate formidable power. Unfortunately, too many people in positions of leadership prefer to power over those that work for them. The notion that "I am right because I am … [Read more...]
