Three Dysfunctional Behaviors The three dysfunctional behaviors that leaders use to avoid discomfort are avoidance, appeasing, and aggression. Avoiders say “We’re all adults” and “I shouldn’t have to tell them.” Appeasers justify high-conflict behavior because “they are a high performer” or “they have seniority.” Aggressors retaliate and say “I didn’t ask you to work […]
Category: Books & Authors
Navigate the Swirl: 7 Conversations for Transformation
Richard S. Hawkes, CEO of Growth River, teaches how to navigate the swirl with crucial conversations to transform business.
Lower Your Stress, Think With Clarity, and Lead with Ease
Lead by looking through a new lens, one that will improve performance, self-awareness while reducing stress. A conscious approach to leadership and life.
How Leaders Become Strategists
Pinpointing the Crux As someone who loves studying and implementing strategy, I read numerous books on the subject each and every year. Many offer the same tired ideas, but a few stand out and offer ideas you can use immediately. One of those books is Richard Rumelt’s . As it turns out, what passes for […]
How to Stop Avoiding and Start Leading
Conflict to Courage No one likes conflict, especially in the workplace, but avoiding it can lead to bigger issues that, if left unresolved, can negatively impact your team and your business. However, conflict isn’t the problem; mismanagement is. Leaders unintentionally mismanage conflict when they turn towards coping mechanisms and patterns like aggression, avoidance, and appeasing. […]