Some people worship multi-tasking. They talk about multi-tasking as though they’re doing something noble and somehow being more productive. In reality, they’re living their life somewhere else than a state of mindfulness. I think it’s sad when I see a young couple out on a date, eating at a restaurant, while one of the youngsters spends most of his/her time …
How Much Do The Problems Of Others Matter To You?
Of all the soft skills … people skills … and leadership skills I teach … no skill is more important than the depth of your concern. When you care about the problems of others, they tend to care about your priorities as well. I remember one young lawyer who worked with one of the greatest lawyers in the Midwest, a …
Would People Describe You As A Caring Leader?
Employees are constantly wondering if anyone really gives a rip around the workplace. That’s why a leader’s “caring” continues to be one of the top 5 motivators on the job. In study after study, employees say they “want to work for someone who is concerned when we have problems.” If you’re a boss, you need to remember that a paycheck …
Relationship Management: The Fourth Pillar Of Emotional Intelligence
“Sometimes I lie awake at night, and I ask, ‘Where have I gone wrong?’ Then a voice says to me, ‘This is going to take more than one night.’” Charlie Brown, from the cartoon strip “Peanuts” If you come from the old school of business, if you take a traditional view of leadership and work relationships, it’s got to be …