When managing others, each of us practices at least one of the five leadership styles – Bureaucratic, Supportive, Directive, Traditional or Collaborative. These styles can be defined as follows: Bureaucratic: Relies on routine operating policies and procedures to accomplish tasks, while limiting interpersonal interactions. Supportive: Builds harmonious and collaborative relationships among employees, particularly in high-stress… Continue reading Tailor Your Leadership Style for Success
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Category: Leading on Purpose
Communication: Let’s Be Honest
Honesty and open communication are two vital ingredients to good communication. As leaders, these qualities are essential to building any type of healthy business –or personal – relationship, and they go a long way toward developing a flourishing business culture. What exactly do we mean by honest and open communication? One way to look at… Continue reading Communication: Let’s Be Honest
Take Off Your Rose-Colored Glasses
We see what we want to see. We’ve all heard that phrase and it applies especially to leaders in business. For a business to be successful – and remain successful – we as leaders must make sure to avoid falling into a complacent mindset. When business is improving, it becomes especially easy to convince… Continue reading Take Off Your Rose-Colored Glasses
Who’s the Adult Here?
Last week, we touched on the sometimes-dysfunctional dynamics of family businesses and the importance of maintaining professional relationships in the workplace. In non-family businesses, we often discover similar challenges, especially as they relate to interactions between employees and their direct supervisors. One interesting theory used to examine workplace interactions comes from psychiatrist Dr. Eric… Continue reading Who’s the Adult Here?
Keeping It All in the Family
Nearly 70% of family businesses would like to pass the reigns on to the next generation. Unfortunately, only 30% will succeed, according to recent statistics from Peak Family Business Survey. Why is it so difficult for families to transition their businesses to the next generation? Here are three common issues that can sabotage success:… Continue reading Keeping It All in the Family
Secrets of a Courageous Leader
Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway. –John Wayne Courage is a necessary quality for every effective leader. When we lack leadership courage, it simply means we are fearful – of change, of addressing issues, or perhaps of defining roles and responsibilities. It takes courage to identify the tough issues… Continue reading Secrets of a Courageous Leader