Organizations

Humility and inquiry aren’t usually associated with effective leadership. The traditional view is “loud”: vision, setting goals, and driving…

In coaching leaders across industries, I have observed a consistent pattern: highly capable individuals grappling with invisible organizational forces. These…

Traditional authority—titles, commands, and rewards—has lost its edge in the modern workplace. What compels people is trust, respect,…

Expert power, one of six key types of power, allows leaders to shape decisions and influence outcomes through specialized knowledge.…

Understanding different types of power is crucial for effective leadership. Coercive power is a controversial yet sometimes necessary and effective…

Understanding and using power is key to effective leadership. The French-Raven model of power bases is a good primer on…

Lee Bolman and Terrence Deal’s four frames model of organizations and leadership is a versatile tool for managers. This…

Lee Bolman and Terrence Deal’s four frames model of organizations and leadership is a versatile tool for managers. This…

Lee Bolman and Terrence Deal’s four frames model of organizations and leadership is a versatile tool for managers. In…

The structural frame is one of Lee Bolman and Terrence Deal’s four frames model of leadership and organizations. In…

How can I be more trustworthy? How can I show up more authentically? Leaders at all levels grapple with this…

What makes some folks and certain teams more powerful than others in organizations? What is the source of their power?…