Tag Archives: leadership development

Bridging the Leadership Generation Gap: Unique Capabilities for each Generation to be an Effective Leader

I have learned while working with leaders at all levels across many industries, many leaders tend to lead the way they were led. Perhaps it is human nature to do what we know. There are a variety of leadership styles and “one size does not fit all.” Effective leaders today need an awareness of generational uniqueness and have self-awareness of their generational values and work ethic.

Having a leadership approach that considers one’s own generational uniqueness can help a leader step out to be what they need to be for everyone across the organization. This can allow leaders from various generations to consistently increase engagement and productivity, enhance innovation and creativity, and support solid succession planning and retention.Read More “Bridging the Leadership Generation Gap: Unique Capabilities for each Generation to be an Effective Leader”

DISC or MBTI? How about Emotional Intelligence (EI)?

This week I have been reviewing job descriptions seeking Human-Behavior-Tick-300x136candidates with Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) experience.  And, this week I was asked a question by a colleague wanting to transition from technical training to doing leadership training.  He asked which is the preferred of the two psychometrically proven Jungian (Carl Jung) based, behavioral assessment tools, MBTI and DISC.

Trust-1-150x150Personally, I find human behavior fascinating and his question meant he was really giving this some careful consideration, and many others may have a similar question.  I have found Wikipedia to be a good reference as an overview. … Read More “DISC or MBTI? How about Emotional Intelligence (EI)?”

INNOVATION SECRETS: 7 Ways to Manage Psychological Blind Spots, Going Deeper

Hear-no-see-speak1-300x300The key to sustaining innovation is being able to think out of the box—keeping fresh ideas coming.  Taking leadership to the next level and providing programs that “go deep” means literally digging deeper.  Over time, we develop tunnel vision.  I know I have.  So, I have to consciously keep myself out of that rut.  Otherwise, the potential for blind spots increases—I continue to discover that I have more than my fair share.  I can at times simply hit a brick wall.  My team can also hit a brick wall.  And, ultimately innovation is halted.

There is nothing wrong that I have blind spots. … Read More “INNOVATION SECRETS: 7 Ways to Manage Psychological Blind Spots, Going Deeper”