Transparent Leadership: If You Can See Through Me Am I Still There?
by Susan Reece, PhD and Andrea Chilcote
What if they disagree with me? What if the wrong person learns my secrets? What if they don’t like me? If you’ve ever considered these questions at work, you are contemplating what it means to be a transparent and authentic leader...
Power's Paradoxical Pattern
by Andrea Chilcote and Susan Reece, PhD
Power is a fascinating concept. Babies experience power related to obtaining nourishment and comfort; adults recognize how power affects their jobs, lifestyle and relationships. As adults, many of us strive to attain and maintain power in balance. If we feel powerless across all domains, we feel victimized. If we believe our power is too strong, there is enormous stress to perform flawlessly. Sometimes, giving away power means...
How Does A Tennis Ball Know That You Will Follow Through on Your Swing? The Invisible Power of Positive Intent
by Susan Reece, PhD and Andrea Chilcote
When my tennis coach tells me that I didn’t follow through on my swing, I ask myself how the ball “knows.” The trajectory of the ball is influenced by all of the nuances of my stance, approach, contact and follow through because they are all connected in one fluid motion. Similarly, each interaction we engage in is influenced by the nuances...
A New Recipe for Lemonade: Simple Ways to Thrive in Turbulent Times
by Andrea Chilcote and Susan Reece, PhD
A daunting business problem seems to be emerging in the face of the dismal economic climate. Unlike the seemingly intractable problems like the credit crunch, the housing meltdown and the stock market plunge, this one just might be something that leaders – and people at every level of an organization – can do something about. Now...
Pollyanna and the Ponzi Predicament
by Susan Reece, PhD and Andrea Chilcote
Pollyanna was the optimistic heroine of a classic children’s book. Bernard Madoff is a present day Ponzi villain. The two create a thought provoking juxtaposition of values. Today’s headline disappointments indicate a golden opportunity for leaders to buoy optimism by shifting focus to a values-based approach to managing themselves and their teams...
