This quote leads us to the next pair of “opposite” personality types that might present a challenge for you, the mindful leader. Judging, blaming, or finding fault doesn’t usually help anyone, nor is it constructive. So, how can you lead these two personality types in a way that works for everyone involved? It helps to first understand the basic aspects of these personalities, so let’s begin with that. The Pushover Also known as people pleasers,…

Sometimes the pieces just don’t seem to fit together, but as a mindful leader, you probably have some experience with helping people to work together as opposed to butting heads on a regular basis. People not getting along can have a plethora of reasons, but those aren’t important unless it’s a brand new development. If you find that two of your people are clashing on a regular basis, it’s quite possible that they simply have…

Too often people think of vulnerability as a bad thing. Images of a person sobbing while carrying a box of tissues around and sharing their deepest, darkest secrets and regrets often creep into our imaginations. Vulnerability is definitely a misunderstood emotion if this is the image that it conjures! I think it’s time for vulnerability to make itself known as what it truly is: a powerful tool for connected leadership. “Vulnerability” is officially rebelling against…

We would probably all agree that lying is wrong. But what happens when situations present themselves that seem like they need a white lie – or a lie of omission, even – to get everyone to keep going and stay on course for their goals? Is it okay to tell a small lie for the right reasons? Sometimes it may seem that way, but what about the consequences of that lie, no matter how small?…