Motivational Speaker and Executive Coach, Northern Virginia
In my presentation, Performance Maximizing Leadership, I often refer to an article written in 2008 by Calvin Sun titled 10 Ways to Survive Office Politics. The foundation of the presentation is based on the fact that performance-maximizing leaders must become proficient at office politics to be effective in the workplace. In his article Sun […]
in An open door policy for senior leaders is not just a catchphrase; it’s one of the most effective management and leadership tools for team development. This policy helps to bridge communication gaps, build stronger relationships with team members, and cultivate a more engaged and motivated workforce. Most organizations have some history with using these […]
Constantine “Cus” D’Amato was an American boxing manager and trainer who trained champions like Floyd Patterson, José Torres, and the latter half of Iron Mike Tyson’s career. All of whom went on to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. D’Amato understand that the transformative power of leadership was predicated on: Discovering one’s spark […]
It’s human nature to stay in our comfort zone, to lean into the familiar and to avoid taking big risks. We’re drawn to the path of least resistance even when we know that it’s restricting our growth. Some of life’s most remarkable experiences and opportunities for personal growth lie just beyond the borders of our […]
The term emotional intelligence was coined in 1990 by two psychology professors, John D. Mayer of UNH and Peter Salovey of Yale, and through the years it has become a key leadership skill. There are many different definitions, but they all conclude that understanding your emotions can help keep your ego and stress levels in […]
Skill levels, age gaps and technology can make communication difficult, especially in a hybrid work environment. Effective communication is essential for leader to communicate success to their team.Leaders who want to communicate what success and ensure their teams are working together will need to constantly evaluate their communication style and delivery. In my decades experience […]
I teach a course entitled Leading People as part of the Senior Leader Candidate Development Program at the Graduate School USA. In this course, I discuss the common challenges that every leader might face, which can derail his or her efforts to successfully lead their team. These challenges range from difficultly leading people to quieting […]
With the increase in technical skills required to join the workforce, it’s common for executives to lead team members who have a specialized skillset. However, many bosses are noting a need for more soft skills for these “knowledge workers,” and are trying to communicate these skills while keeping their teams’ productivity and technical skills at […]
Whether I’m working with senior executives or entry-level staff, private sector or public companies, no one wants to get caught up in office politics. Office politics: power dynamic, networking, information management, decision-making influence, alliances and cliques, promotion and recognition, etc. Most people aren’t skilled at navigating these social dynamics, power structures and informal networks, and […]
What do you look for in a top performer? How do you ensure they have the skills and the mindset to succeed long-term? When identifying a top performer, make sure they aspire to rise to senior positions and engage with the company in addition to having strong leadership skills. Here are my top 10 ways […]