Loose? Tight?

Linda LaitalaBusiness, Employees, Leadership, Management, MarketingLeave a Comment

Management is evolving. Much of what we once believed about leading people has been adapted or abandoned as we learn more about neuroscience.  Leadership in the 21st century will be less about command and control and more about collaboration, respect, trust, agility and outside-the-box thinking. 

Dang, that hurt.

Linda LaitalaBusiness, Leadership, ManagementLeave a Comment

Why are we so hesitant to tell people when they’ve said something hurtful to us?  We worry that our intention (to end the hurt) will be misunderstood and fear even a gentle confrontation may backfire and perhaps escalate.  Mastering a few simple tactics can dramatically improve your relationships.