by Steve Adubato, PhD
Leading a successful change effort requires several key elements, including a strong leader who communicates with a sense of urgency what exactly needs to be done by when. Successfully leading change also requires that you have the right team who can execute, perform and get the job done right.
by Steve Adubato, PhD
Managers and leaders in the workplace deal with it every day—excuses, scapegoating, lame reasons for why a deadline was missed, or someone missed a meeting or showed up unprepared. This lack of professionalism impacts productivity and effectiveness and frustrates those of us who are accountable for the actions of others. But these poor workplace habits don't just develop overnight. They are the product of many years of laziness, blaming and excuse-making.
by Steve Adubato, PhD
There is no exact science to the art of leadership. People are moved and/or motivated by all kinds of people, events and circumstances. Another particularly effective and grounding leadership tool is simple, yet profound, aphorisms or quotes that speak to us. These aphorisms or quotes can come from business gurus, sports figures, spiritual figures, artists or movies. (I am partial to the leadership lessons in “The Godfather” such as, “keep your friends close and your enemies closer.”) The key is that wherever they come from, these sayings help us, particularly in those troubling times when we as leaders feel frustrated, confused and downright lost.
by Steve Adubato, PhD
Last week, we explored the importance of great leaders challenging team members in an assertive and potentially confrontational manner. But great leaders also know how to motivate and inspire their people. But how do you do that in these difficult and challenging times?
by Steve Adubato, PhD
One of the characteristics of a great leader is making a commitment to being a lifelong learner. Change is a constant. We have no choice. Change is all around us. But growth is a conscious decision. The greatest leaders do in fact make a decision that they want to grow and learn. They want to know more and understand different ways to be more effective in their craft.
by Steve Adubato, PhD
Did you ever notice that you can be someplace but not be truly present? You’re there in body but not in spirit. With today’s technology, it’s easier to be distracted, unfocused and less present than ever before.
by Steve Adubato, PhD
Rutgers Women’s Basketball Coach C. Vivian Stringer is an icon in the world of collegiate sports. She is a great coach with an impressive track record. This past week, Stringer reached an amazing milestone by achieving 900 victories. That is extraordinary. By any standard, Vivian Stringer has been a role model for coaches leading young adults both on the court and off.