Beware the leader too smart to be wise. What is a Diminisher? Author and consultant Liz Wiseman’s book, Multipliers, features two distinct and contrasting types of leaders; multipliers and diminishers. Multipliers are strong and ca ...
The Woodenhead Affliction In Action
Were you able to read our recent information on The Wooddenheaded Affliction in leadership? If not, take a minute to read it here, and then read below to learn about the Woodenheaded Affliction in action A tragic example. General Douglas Hai ...
The Impact Of Reality-Editing Leaders
We hope you have been following along in our series of The Impact of Reality-Editing Leaders. If you have not had a chance to read Part I, do so now, prior to reading this conclusion. Strategies of Reality-Editing Lead ...
Destructive Narcissism – The Cycle Of Decline, Part II
In our last blog, we discussed the beginning of the cycle of decline for a narcissist. Today, we will continue down that path. As a reminder, our discussion started with healthy self-assurance and well-founded confidence that moves to overconfidence ...
The Root Of Leadership Affliction Series: Destructive Vs. Constructive Narcissism
If you are just joining us in our “Root of Leadership Affliction” series, we are now deep into our discussion on destruction narcissism and power. Recognizing the Difference: Constructive vs. Destructive Narcissism. ...
Six Top Top Leadership Afflictions
Every day, all over the world, organizations, even good organizations, rid themselves of one afflicted leader, only to hire the next. Why is this? In our new blog series on Leadership Afflictions, we will stud ...
How To Lead In That “Just Right” Relationship: The Goldilocks Leader
If you have been following our series on Goldilocks, Porcupines and Chameleons, you will be happy to note that we will fully discuss The Goldilocks Leader in this issue! Attending to the Goldilocks, “just right” relationship between one’s inner ...
Goldilocks, Porcupines & Chameleons – Part 2: The Porcupine Leader
We have been talking about the “just right” leadership style of being in The Goldilocks Zone.When the inner core and outer ring are in the Goldilocks Zone, leaders are able to effectively express beliefs and core values, making them easy to follow. ...