Monthly Archives: September 2012

Want to Build Trust? Get Naked!

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

Establishing trusted relationships is a critical imperative for leadership success today, and a key way to develop trust with those you lead is by being vulnerable. I’m not talking about getting on the proverbial therapist’s couch and telling your direct reports … Continue reading →

Posted in Relationships, Transparency, Trust, Vulnerability | 3 Comments

Four Strategies to Increase Organizational Trust and Transparency

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

In today’s fast-paced, globally-connected business world in which we live, an organization’s successes and failures can be tweeted across the internet in a matter of seconds. A knee jerk reaction of many organizational leaders is to clamp down on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Decision-Making, Leadership, Sharing Information, Transparency, Trust | 16 Comments

Bears QB Jay Cutler on Body Language – A primer for leaders on what NOT to do

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

This past Thursday night my wife and I watched the Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers football game. At one point in the game, Jay Cutler, quarterback for the Bears, was shown on the sidelines striking a pose similar to … Continue reading →

Posted in Beliveability, Body Language, Communication, Connectedness, Emotions, Leadership, Sports, Trust | 12 Comments

Navy SEALs, Fame and the Lure of Narcissism – A Cautionary Tale for Leaders

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

The publication this week of No Easy Day, a book written by former Navy SEAL Matt Bissonnette (using the pseudonym Mark Owen) detailing his involvement in the killing of Osama bin Laden, offers a cautionary tale for leaders everywhere. How do … Continue reading →

Posted in Authenticity, Culture, Ego, Ethics, Greed, Honesty, Integrity, Leadership, Narcissism, Values | 4 Comments

Three Priorities for Leaders Now That Summer is Over

Posted on September 2, 2012 by

Labor Day traditionally marks the end of summer in the United States. Family vacations, picnics, and days at the beach give way to kids returning to school, cheering on your favorite football teams, and settling into the rhythms of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Goal Setting, Leadership, Morale, Teamwork | 4 Comments