by Beth Strathman | Oct 1, 2016 | change, leadership, leadership skills, leadership training, success, transition
Assuming a new leadership role on the heels of a well-respected predecessor can be exciting and daunting at the same time. Regardless of the circumstances, the challenge is to be authentic while assisting others through the transition from the former leader’s style to...
by Beth Strathman | Sep 17, 2016 | ego, leader, leadership
While most examples of leadership throughout history reflect the military prowess of masculine-dominant, patriarchal cultures, here are a few timeless principles of leadership from the Ancient World that are still valued in business in the 21st century....
by Beth Strathman | Sep 11, 2016 | executive, leadership, leadership skills, leadership training, strategic planning, strategy, success, tactics
We are educated. We are modern human beings. We make decisions every day. How inaccurate and incomplete can our thinking be? I always thought I was a good at logical thinking. Then I went to law school. Law school taught me how to think through an issue more...
by Beth Strathman | Sep 3, 2016 | communication, corporate culture, leadership, leadership skills, leadership training, management skills, management training
We laugh at passive aggressive behavior on sitcoms, tune in for more on reality TV, and read the snarkiness on social media. Nonetheless, it’s no laughing matter in the workplace. Passive aggressive behavior includes actions, inactions, and comments intended to do...
by Beth Strathman | Aug 21, 2016 | communication, corporate culture, leadership, leadership skills, leadership training, management skills, management training
We love our drama. Ancient Romans loved the tension and spectacle of the Colosseum with its combat to the death involving gladiators and beasts, nail-biting chariot races, and extravagant displays of sea warfare. Today, we have the tension and spectacle of reality TV,...
by Beth Strathman | Aug 13, 2016 | collaboration, corporate culture, leadership, leadership skills, leadership training, management skills, management training
It used to be that leading a successful company was all about withholding knowledge, hording power, and smashing the competition. More and more, however, leaders today are called upon to be more collaborative – sometimes even with their competition. Typical Corporate...
