Posts Tagged ‘leadership strategies’
Educators and Parents: How to Prepare High School Students for Adulthood
Summary: What is missing in preparing today’s students for life challenges? They want “people skills,” and it would benefit us to teach them skills to be better adults. Dear Dr. Sylvia, As a large urban high school principal, I appreciate your time with my leadership team. Furthermore, I did what you suggested. I surveyed the…
Read MoreWhy “I Never Thought About It This Way” Information is Good for YOU
Summary: The internet and social media have changed us. Sometimes for the better, and sometimes not. Here is an interview with Tom Lane, author of “The Karma Factor,” that will give you new ways of thinking about the consequences of behavior. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I messed up! Big time! And then I had to apologize.…
Read MoreDoes It Take Courage to Change? Absolutely!
Summary: Today, I tell a true story about one man’s quest to find his most profound truth and what it means to be vulnerable at work. Equally important is what this meant to his team. Here is how it started. HR called The SVP of marketing of a flourishing organization for a meeting. There were…
Read MoreWhat Educators, Health Providers, Entrepreneurs Must Know About Change Management Initiatives
Summary: Change is stressful. Yet, knowing how to manage it is foundational for leadership growth and development. All leaders, in health care, education, and entrepreneurs must help the rest of the organization make friends with change. As we say — give change a chance. Do you worry when change is right in front of you?…
Read MoreHere’s What It Takes To Become Conflict Competent
Summary: How much time do you spend angry and upset with your colleagues, friends, or family? It’s time to learn the skills of being conflict competent. That means you have the right communication system to speak and be heard. More than that, you lead others to solutions that benefit all. Dear Dr. Sylvia, Everyone seems…
Read MoreHow to Banish the GOTCHA GAME at Work
Summary: Love it or hate it; it won’t go away. Not those extra 10 pounds! I’m talking about conflict. Those annoying times when you are at odds with someone when you are pissed off with a client, supplier, staff, or even your best friend. Dear Dr. Sylvia, Is it me? Or is the world becoming…
Read MoreDuring Layoffs Here’s How Leaders Can Be “Pattern Pioneers” For Long-Term Success
Summary: Pioneers are typically free-thinking, adventurous, spontaneous, and highly creative. Leaders who sort out the difference between a work problem and an ongoing work pattern can lead their companies to long-term success. Dear Dr. Sylvia, My organization is going through the pain of layoffs. I know we are not alone here. However, that does not lessen…
Read MoreWhat Smart Leaders Learn From The Super Bowl
Summary: Watching the Super Bowl, cheerin’g for your favorite team, snacking, and connecting with friends can be fun. Also, pay attention to what you learn even if you never have to tackle an opponent to the ground. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I know it is popular to have a business coach these days. That, so they…
Read MoreLeadership Tips: Here are 2 Words To Avoid At Work, at Home, and Everywhere
Summary: Words are powerful. Some can lead you to success. Others will get in the way and keep you stuck in old, outdated behavior patterns. Be careful of the two vital words discussed here. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I resolved to communicate more effectively this year. Time is moving quickly, and I still feel I will…
Read MoreLeadership Lessons: Telling the Truth Is NOT Spilling Your GUTS
Summary: Truth and freedom are roommates who depend on each other to help us live fully engaged and positive lives. Here are ways to investigate the power of truth. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I recently read excerpts from “The Spare “by Prince Harry, and all I could think of was a line from Stephen Sondheim’s powerful…
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