Update on Zenger Folkman’s New Book “How to Be Exceptional”
As I said to Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman in last week’s Strengths-Based Leadership Development webcast (click on title to view the archived session). How to Be Exceptional: Drive Leadership Success by Magnifying Your Strengths (click on title to read my review) really is an exceptional book. In my 35 plus years of studying, applying, … Continue reading
A Monster of a Problem: How to Help Leaders Be More Inspiring
In 1818 novelist Mary Shelley penned a novel that would go on to become a classic. In her novel Shelley writes about a mad scientist who, in his attempt at scientific brilliance, recreates life. However, in doing so, the scientist inadvertently creates a monster that ultimately turns bitter and sets out to wreak havoc on … Continue reading
Getting 360 Degree Reviews Right
We’ve all watched countless late-night infomercials regarding a new product or self-help program. As it ends, the person on the TV screen testifies that this new vitamin or exercise process has “changed my life.” We assume we’re not alone in our skepticism about how life transforming this new product really was. Indeed, as we mature, … Continue reading
“You are Your Greatest Asset”- Develop With a Plan
Most knowledge and professional workers know the power of plans to accomplish their important projects and tasks. Organizational systems help support this by demanding that employees create business goals at the beginning of each year; some of these same organizations clearly reward and recognize performance based on the attainment of those same business goals. What … Continue reading
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