Executive Development

If you are just starting to learn about how brain science can impact us at work, here is an article that provides a bit of brain science and a perspective about how understanding it can make a difference in your work environment. Read More


Being in leadership, you have undoubtedly had to face the hard decision of terminating someone’s employment because they are not doing the job. The higher in the organization the derailing employee, the more complex the decision. Avoiding this decision and its consequences is the worst... Read More


Consider two kinds of leaders. One kind doesn’t mind making others uncomfortable, angry, or upset. This leader gets things done, but has a negative impact on the organization. The other won’t step up and have the “hard conversation.” So important stuff doesn’t get done. In... Read More


Question: “One of our executive leaders appears to be derailing. The CEO (his boss) is backing the guy’s position about what is going on (everyone else is at fault). I have recommended a coach and other support, which the executive has turned down. What can... Read More


The more tumult in your environment, the more people may be worrying. This can distract people from their work, reduce productivity and erode efficiencies. What can you do to prevent or repair dropping performance when the economy stays bad? People not only want to know... Read More

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You never know the damage that disgruntled employees do. It “shows up” in the applicants you do NOT get. They inflict an invisible wound that slowly drains your company of its ability to compete effectively in the marketplace. In short, disgruntled employees cause problems. Even... Read More

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With the economy bouncing every which way, political polarization preventing serious action, and ongoing concerns about the future, has establishing trust in the workplace between management and employees become impossible? A principle tool for building and maintaining trust over the past century or so has... Read More

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But What About Poor Performance?

If you are really, really lucky as a leader, you will not have to deal with really bad performance often. However, it is almost impossible to avoid it if you want to help the person with the poor performance do better. Barbara, a leader over... Read More


You multitask all the time, right? Drive and talk on the phone. Talk with someone and answer your email. Participate on a conference call and catch up on email. So how can it be a myth? Our brains automate everything possible, absorbing and integrating our... Read More


For the past two weeks, we have posted some data and asked some questions. Now it’s time to begin providing some answers. The research over the past 20 or so years is compelling and helpful in coming up with a new plan for real growth.... Read More

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