We’ve all been taught the importance of giving “constructive criticism.” But what if this cornerstone of leadership practice is actually destructive to the outcomes we’re trying to achieve? Recent neuroscience research delivers a sobering...
“Delegate more.” It’s the universal advice given to overwhelmed leaders. Yet most delegation fails to deliver the promised benefits. Why? Because we’ve fundamentally misunderstood what effective delegation actually requires. The traditional...
The corner office. The executive parking spot. The special title on your door. These traditional symbols of leadership might be undermining your effectiveness in ways you don’t realize. Power distance—the psychological and emotional space between leaders and...
“I don’t know the answer.” “I made a mistake.” “I need help.” These phrases terrify many leaders. We’ve been conditioned to believe leadership requires projecting constant strength, certainty, and infallibility. This...
“Just be yourself” might be the worst leadership advice ever given. The authenticity paradox is real, and it’s time we talked about it. The business world has become obsessed with authentic leadership—encouraging leaders to bring their whole,...
