Leaders run into problems when they see conflict as something to be avoided. In this Leadership Moment, Daniel challenges you to view conflict as an opportunity to grow and to learn, both for you and the other person involved.
Posts Tagged ‘Relationships’
Leadership Moment: Attacking Conflict
Monday, September 12th, 2011Relationships Take Time
Thursday, August 11th, 2011If you have ever struggled with your spouse, one of your kids, a parent, a friend, or a fellow teammate, you know how it can negatively impact the other areas of your life. Conversely, if you are doing exceptionally well in any of those relationships, you know how that overall feeling of goodness tends to spill over into the other areas of your life.
The depth and quality of our relationships directly impacts the overall quality of our lives. And we all know that deep, high-quality relationships take time.
You’re Not Doing That Well
Thursday, May 26th, 2011One of the biggest challenges many leaders face is how to best sharpen those they lead. Often times, when a team member isn’t performing, leaders find themselves in one of two feedback camps.
(Before I continue, I must share that I think fear or shame cause many to struggle in this area.)
The first camp is filled with those who feel stress and sometimes self-protective anger when they need to tell a colleague he or she is not performing as expected. Often the cause for the anger is that they are fearful of hurting someone they care for or believe they need to keep peace with.
Sharpen Me, Please!
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011I have the great pleasure of working with an incredible global company. Their CEO has led this multibillion dollar corporation through a real turnaround, yielding strong growth in the last seven years. I coach him and a few other members of their Executive Team one-on-one. This team is made up of some of the most brilliant individuals I have ever met.
Recently, I facilitated their Executive Team retreat. Our time was focused on improving the health and performance of the team.
We spent the majority of our day reviewing how their behaviors impact one another. They know that their levels of trust and health impact the organization’s overall performance, and they want to continually improve.
What I observed must be taken to heart by all of us as leaders. They sharpened one another.
