Empathy Builds Effective Leaders

        Empathy is not a new concept. All just societies incorporate empathy their into social norms. However, empathy is now moving to the top of the list as an essential skill leaders need to be successful in 2018 and beyond. Why is that? Technology is growing and changing at a rapid pace. […]

Improve Your Leadership Focus

I admit it.  Long wandering meetings cause me to daydream.  So do blah blah blah trainings with no discussion and time for reflection.  Both play havoc with my leadership focus. Product development is always an attention-getter for me. However, constant communication through email and text impact my leadership focus, too.  With no phone calls or […]

Providing Employee Feedback is an Essential Skill New Leaders Must Learn

Those who are new to the leadership role, as well as many seasoned veterans, may find it difficult to provide employees with constructive feedback to boost productivity and accountability, as well as increase employee retention within their organizations. While one-on-one confrontation can be intimidating for many people, leaders and employees alike, constructive feedback is the […]

Genuineness in the Workplace – How Essential is it to Team Work?

Imagine for a moment two different workplace scenarios: Scenario A: Your boss or team leader sits down at your desk and starts a conversation. They ask how your day is going, what projects you are working on, or if you need additional resources to perform tasks at hand. They keep eye contact, listen to your […]

Leadership Team Development Points To Widening Gap In Gender Preference

Copyright TIGERS Success Series By Dianne Crampton Leadership strengths required to lead team cultures and improve team development are different than what is required in top down, Individualistic organizations. In our book, TIGERS Among Us – Winning Business Team Cultures and Why They Thrive, we differentiate between team work environments that are based on collaboration […]