I'm in Philadelphia this week facilitating sessions at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and for CIGNA. On the taxi ride over to the university hospital this morning I had a most intriguing conversation with the driver. The rumpled clothing, uncombed hair, and 3 day beard growth completely betrayed the insights he related as he... Continue Reading →
Never Underestimate Their Ability to Not Get It
Earlier today I worked with a group of budding project managers on how they can improve their ability to more successfully deliver projects. Too often the emphasis in project management training is on the tools and techniques, leaving out the importance of the "people side" of things. The truth is you can fill out all... Continue Reading →
Leading by Influencing without Authority
John Maxwell says that "Leadership is influence." If you had to sum it up in a word, that works. Yet the more I work with leaders in corporate America, I'm amazed at how little time they put toward becoming better influencers. Have you noticed that you increasingly need to influence without authority? You're not alone.... Continue Reading →
