Category Archives: Relationships

Six Ways You’re a Workplace Bully Without Even Realizing It

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

Bullying has been on primetime display this week as basketball coach Mike Rice was fired from his head coaching job at Rutgers after a leaked practice video showed him pushing, grabbing, throwing balls at players, and cursing them with gay … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullying, Ego, Emotions, Fear, Integrity, Leadership, Management, Power, Relationships, Self-Control, Sports, Toxic Leadership, Trust Busters | 15 Comments

Lack of Self-Control Erodes Trust – 5 Ways to Bolster Trust and Self-Control

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

I lack self-control around donuts. Donuts are to me what kryptonite is to Superman. They render me weak, helpless, and virtually incapable of escaping their mesmerizing powers. Once I bite into the soft and fluffy baked goodness, all of my self-control goes … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness, Relationships, Repairing Trust, Self-Control, Trust | 8 Comments

Five Keys to Being a Super Bowl-Caliber Leader

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

One of the intriguing factors in the matchup of today’s Super Bowl XLVII is that the coaches of each team are brothers. John Harbaugh coaches the Baltimore Ravens and his younger brother, Jim, is coach of the San Francisco 49ers. It’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Communication, Integrity, Leadership, Relationships, Sports, Success, Teamwork | 10 Comments

Seven Gifts for Every Leader This Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

Santa is making his list and checking it twice. He’s going to find out which leaders have been naughty or nice. Actually, I think any person willing to step into a position of leading and managing others deserves whatever he/she … Continue reading →

Posted in Apology, Dependability, Humor, Leadership, Learning, Praising, Purpose, Relationships, Santa Claus, Stress, Trust, Trust Boosters, Trust Busters | 17 Comments

Ten Signs You Might Be A Frankenboss

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

Frankenboss – noun; 1. A mean boss that terrorizes his or her employees; 2. A boss whose behavior closely resembles that of a half-brained monster; 3. A jerk. With Halloween just three days away, I told my wife that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Body Language, Communication, Conflict, Control, Ego, Emotions, Feedback, Leadership, Morale, Motivation, Professionalism, Relationships, Servant Leadership, Toxic Leadership, Trust | 22 Comments