Planning as a system

Planning as a system

Sep 12, 2011 | Humanistic Leadership

What is a system? A system is comprised of many processes. These processes have ins and outs. Processes have starts and stops. They can be mature, or developing. Some of them work smooth and some have multiple broken links. It can be helpful to look upon management...
The Top 10 Ways to Lead Others

The Top 10 Ways to Lead Others

Sep 12, 2011 | Humanistic Leadership

1. Listen first, speak second. (People provide great information when you have the patience to listen) 2. Look for what is working well and encourage more of it! (Great leaders enable their people to build confidence in themselves.) 3. Provide feedback not evaluation....
The Ten Best Ways to Lead through coaching

The Ten Best Ways to Lead through coaching

Aug 12, 2011 | Humanistic Leadership

1. Ask lots of questions. It worked for Socrates and it can work for you. 2. Have more empathy. Putting yourself in the shoes of a subordinate will change your perspective. 3. Walk around a lot and be more visible. This produces more brief coaching moments which are...

Why motivating others doesn't work

Jul 12, 2011 | Humanistic Leadership

Incorrect starting point Almost everywhere you turn there seems to be another rewards based incentive program to motivate people. This approach can work short term only for people who don’t like their work. But with the time these people will only demand larger...

The Importance of Self-Awareness

May 12, 2011 | Humanistic Leadership

What is self-awareness? This is unknown territory for many. In school we are seldom taught to do deep reflection. As we get older and become adults we get caught in the cycle of productivity and consumption. As a result self reflection becomes something to be avoided...