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Fearless Conversations or Fearful Conciliation’s? December 15, 2021 Affective Leadership, Association Insights, Emotional Intelligence, Keynote Keys, Peer Powered Performance, Training

Using Unrelated Stories to Overcome
Unreasonable Defensiveness

I was recently asked to come up with an approach to safety concerns at one of the largest concrete structures in our country.

The request, as usual, was to be funny, fix the problem, and get out. You have 45 minutes. An impossible objective, but it is entirely my own fault. I am a victim of my own creation. For two decades I have been most widely known as a keynote humorist...

Don’t take this Job December 15, 2021 Affective Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Peer Powered Performance, Positive Deviance, Training

When I first began studying Vineet Nayar several years ago I was stunned by his hiring process. In most organizations “Meeting the CEO” was more of a “welcome to” instead of a real “inter-view”...

Predictive Index, Total Transparency or Circle of Scholars December 15, 2021 Affective Leadership, Association Insights, Emotional Intelligence, Peer Powered Performance, Positive Deviance, Training No comments

Inspired by the April 16th HBR Management Tip of the Day: Ask Your “Loving Critics” for Real Feedback adapted from To Get Honest Feedback, Leaders Need to Ask” by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner.

I respectfully disagree with the recommendation. These esteemed authors seem incredibly kind of when they say “subordinates are often more reluctant” to point out deficiencies in their supervisors...

Ten Actionable Ideas for Applying 77 Reading Recommendations December 15, 2021 Affective Leadership, Association Insights, Diagnostics, Emotional Intelligence, Green Solutions, Peer Powered Performance, Spirit at Work, Topics, Training No comments

We become like what we think about most.

I don’t know when first learned that idea but it has shaped the path of my adult life for more than 30 years. These are a sampling of books, articles and authors. Some new, some old. I would categorize them into four areas. Business, Neuroscience, Psychology and Spirit. Their priority depends on where you are on your own personal path.

Here are ten actionable ideas for finding the perfect resource for you.

Find a resource that resonates with you and stick with it.
Don’t read it, or li...

On-Target On-boarding December 15, 2021 Affective Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Green Solutions, Peer Powered Performance, Training

I originally wrote this for training seasonal employees but I also believe it applies to any nonprofit attempting to on-board a new board member, volunteer or staff. I would now use a digital flash system but the purpose and approach is the same. First it is important to know for a fact that those who say they understand governance also believe they fully comprehend quantum physics. They may really know their stuff but it is better to test first and rather than regret later.

One of the most...