Executive Coaching & Leadership Development Blogs
3 Leadership Superpowers And How To Spot Them In An Interview
After you check for nonnegotiable requirements on a résumé, look for these three superpowers to see if you are dealing with an extraordinary leader.
By Michel Koopman for Fast Company®
4 Superpowers of Great Leaders… Do you have them?
Personal superpowers do exist, and they are utilized in corporate America with great success. Here are four superpowers I have observed to be extraordinary abilities that can lead to success.
10 Steps To Provide Critical Feedback—Without It Backfiring
How can leaders provide feedback in a way that is predictably productive? Use a proven formula to net a positive outcome by communicating well-received criticism, creating trust and motivating great work.
Number 1 Skill to Look for When Hiring – Curious? Read On!
I was asked by a CEO "What is the most critical skill I should look for when recruiting new team members?" My answer to this question is always consistent and it took years to learn. The first attribute I search for is natural curiosity. I emphasized that it is not something one can easily learn; often one either has it or they do not.
What non-verbal "micro-messages" are you sending as a leader?
As businesses move forward in today’s economy, leaders are groomed to be familiar with buzz words, such as “equality,” “forward-thinking,” or “synergy.” Leaders don’t miss a beat when it comes to the terms, “value-added,” “transparency,” “innovation,” or “game-changer.” But are you verbally and non-verbally keeping your team engaged?