What is a “presupposition” and why is it important in communication?
A presupposition is a background belief (something that sits, unsaid, and helps provide meaning about what a person says). It’s a common term in linguistics. When a person says something (makes an utterance), the meaning of that sentence has to…
What’s the next common myth about communication – verbal and nonverbal communication?
Sadly, many communication trainers don’t really have a good grasp of how communication works, beyond the superficial. This gives rise to a number of communication myths being repeated. The second most common myth about communication is that there are only…
Are you a shy or introverted person in a leadership position?
The Introverted Leader: Is That A Problem? Question: I’m a fairly shy and introverted person who was recently promoted to a management/leadership position, where I’m expected to lead, inspire and motivate others. The trouble is that I’m not comfortable being…
Using Quizzes and Leadership Assessments To Learn About Self As Leader
How Valuable Are Leadership Self-Assessments And Quizzes? Valuable But Keep Perspective The field of leadership has spawned many leadership models, and along with those models have emerged many leadership assessment instruments running the gamut from quick online quizzes, to more…
Your Leadership Development – Your Responsibility
Help From Others Is Great But It Boils Down to You To Improve As A Leader It’s appropriate that we begin this section on self-development of leadership skills and abilities by starting with the issue of responsibility. Who is responsible…
What is Charismatic Leadership
Is Charismatic Leadership Essential? Charismatic leadership is leadership based on the leader’s ability to communicate and behave in ways that reach followers on a basic, emotional way, to inspire and motivate. We often speak of some sports and political leaders…
Rewarding Some Team Members But Not Others – Good Idea or Bad?
Team Rewards: Recognizing Employee Performance For ONLY The Best Team Members Question: I lead three other team members and was recently given a substantial monetary bonus for my leadership skills during a difficult transition period. I would like to share…
How does inability to adapt cause leadership decay?
How Does Inability To Adapt Cause Leadership Decay? We all have a tendency to want to continue to do what we’ve been doing, when what we’ve been doing has been successful. Sometimes successful leaders fall into the trap of trying…
Learning About Leadership From Our Politicians
How Can I Learn About Leadership From Politicians? It’s great to read all you can about leaders and leadership, because you need multiple perspectives. That said, can you learn by watching politicians? The answer may surprise you. You can indeed…
Mismanaged Stress The Downfall of Many Leaders
Mismanaging Stress Causes Loss of Leader Effectiveness (Burnout) Perhaps the most common reason some leaders go from effective to ineffective relates to the amount of stress they experience, and their lack of ability to manage that stress. This is particularly…
Leadership Mistakes – Failure To Delegate
Failure to delegate is a common fault of many leaders. Since leaders in the corporate world tend to be people of action, and like the action, they tend to take on tasks that would best be delegated to others in…
