by Steve Adubato, PhD

Q--I just got finished reading your article on attitude. I work for a company that is based out of New York and we have just incorporated into our daily routine the "Fish" philosophy (from the Pike Fish Market in Seattle) of "Play." What suggestions do you have for playing in the workplace?

by Steve Adubato, PhD

Q--Sony recently hired Andy Lack, the president of NBC, to take over its music business. I assume Sony hired Lack because he is a proven leader and manager who gets results. The problem is Andy Lack lacks any experience in the music industry. Can a good leader lead any organization, even if he or she has no skills or even an interest in that particular industry?

by Steve Adubato, PhD

A lot of professionals confuse being busy with being an effective leader. People with a lot of responsibility at work often say things like: "I'm so busy, I don't even have time to think straight" or "I have a million things to do, I don't know which way to turn." Dr. Richard Carlson, author of the popular series, "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" says that we all need to be aware of what he calls the "burden of the busy mind."

by Steve Adubato, PhD

A lot of people think of conversations as nothing more than small talk. When we hear the word "conversation," we think informal or impromptu--nothing particularly focused or goal-oriented. A lot of conversations, particularly with friends and acquaintances, may be just that--shooting the breeze, if you will. But in the case of leaders who are under tremendous pressure to bring people together to solve difficult problems and make tough choices, conversations are anything but light.

by Steve Adubato, PhD

Leadership is a complicated craft. There have been countless books and scholarly articles written on the subject. There are leadership gurus like Tom Peters and now America's Mayor, Rudy Giuliani. Yet, when you talk to most leaders, you find out that a lot of what they've learned about leadership has come through the mistakes they or those around them have made. Simply put, leadership involves a lot of trial and error. With that in mind, consider the following seven deadly sins of leadership:

by Steve Adubato, PhD

Rudy Giuliani has written a new book called "Leadership." In it, the guy who has become known as "America's Mayor" as a result of September 11 offers a range of tips and tools for any leader dealing with any circumstance or situation. Much of what Giuliani offers is not necessarily new or earth shattering, but rather reinforces some things that most managers know but too often don't practice. Here are some of Rudy's rules of leadership:

by Steve Adubato, PhD

Great team leaders promote leadership from within the group. We're talking about each team member having the opportunity to reach his or her potential. This requires that other people on the team step up in various situations and lead. To do that, the team leader must be a good judge of character and ability. It's too easy to say, "Mary, I'd like you to run the meeting today." But has Mary been provided the tools and skills she needs to lead? If she doesn't possess those skills and tools, she is going to fall flat on her face. When others on the team see that, it will discourage them from wanting to step up and take the lead because it is just too risky. Consider the following example.