Archive for July, 2009
Leadership Strategies: Taking on Those who Play Both Sides
This is the MOST difficult pattern to expose and transform in the workplace. Splitters seem so congenial and helpful. They always want to be your best friend. They always talk about how much they can help “watch your back”. Share This
Read MoreLeadership Strategies and the “I’m the Best” Folk
When I conduct one day Pattern Aware Programs at companies the same thing happens over and over. At the lunch break, everyone talks about a boss, co-worker, mother-in-law, ex-partner or neighbor who fits perfectly into the pattern mold. There is always a joke or well chosen barb. Share This
Read MoreLeadership Strategies, Dialogue, and Beer with Obama
What exactly happens when people come together to discuss contentious issues? Normally all sides are consciously willing to talk in a fair and balanced way, and unconsciously prepared to protect their points of view. There may be a verbal “I really want to understand your perspective”, yet, underneath survival mechanisms...
Read MoreLeadership Strategies and the “Wait Till Tomorrow” Employees
If you ever want to scream and pull your hair out day after day, hang out with procrastinators. They inevitably mess up time schedules and project deadlines and leave an angry mob at the door. Share This
Read Moreleadership Strategies and the “Ha Ha Ha Crowd”
Did you know a good belly laugh is great medicine for your immune system? Are you the kind who chuckles, snorts or can just laugh out loud? “It all depends” you say. Of course it all depends on what you think is funny and it all depends especially on the...
Read MoreLeadership Strategies and the “I’ll Save You” Crowd
What kind of response do you expect when you save a baby from a burning building? Or swim to shore with someone who was flailing in the water ready to go under? Is a pleasant “Thank you” enough? Or do you expect a monetary reward, a story on the internet,...
Read MoreLeadership Strategies and “Whoa is Me” Victims
Did you ever feel like the world was absolutely, categorically against you? Did you ever feel like even your best friend was looking at you with disdain? Ever feel like just pulling the covers over your head and never, ever, ever getting out of bed? Question, “So what do you...
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