by Nancy Maki | Articles, Blog
Great leadership and a high degree of personal responsibility go together like fish and chips, right? Leaders who take responsibility for themselves and for others know what’s required of them, and they never shy away from making decisions. In short, they make things...
by Nancy Maki | Articles, Blog
Humor is one of our six core values. In this article, we explore the importance of humor in the workplace and how it can help build effective teams. How many times a day do you laugh? Does the answer depend on whether you’re working or not? According to a Gallup...
by Nancy Maki | Articles, Blog
Self-assurance is often defined as self-confidence. But in leadership development, it’s a lot more than believing in your own abilities. “I want to work for a boss who lacks confidence,” said nobody, ever. On the other hand, nobody wishes to report to swaggering...
by Nancy Maki | Articles, Blog
Consistency in leadership conjures up images of rules, repetition, and routine. Sounds pretty boring, right? But hold that thought. Consistent leaders may not be flashy or spontaneous, but they do bring a lot of benefits to the workplace, including compassion and...