The Leadership Insights Blog by Liz Weber, CMC, CSP

Effective Leadership Strategies to Boost Your Business

Stop Doing One Thing!

I've been reflecting on a recent conversation with a client. The conversation was similar to two previous conversations we've had concerning inaction by his managers. However, this time, without planning to say it, I simply said, "We've discussed this same problem three times now.

Delegate Doesn’t Mean Abdicate

I am a huge proponent of delegating. I push my clients and audience members to develop their staffs by providing them with opportunities and challenges to help them learn, leverage their innate talents, and hone new skills.

Why Don’t Many Mergers Meet Expectations?

With a headline like: Most Heath System Mergers Don’t Meet Expectations – Will Lancaster General Health and U.Penn Be Different?
What’s Happened to Your Management Progeny?

What’s Happened to Your Management Progeny?

I've given a number of speeches lately to business owners and HR professionals. One of the challenges I've presented each group is: What would your managers say about your leadership style if I happened to bump into them today?

Retain and Grow / Retain and Pay

It’s amazing how life and business is a cycle. I pulled this from the archives. I wrote this ten years ago, but I could have written it this morning. See if there’s something in here that resonates with you…
Leadership Ethics – The Golden Rule

Leadership Ethics – The Golden Rule

Here’s an article pulled from the archives. It’s sad to say, but what I wrote in 2002 is still right on target – if not more so – today. “At this moment, America’s greatest economic need is higher ethical standards, enforced by strict laws and upheld by responsible business leaders,”
When You’re a Leader, Not Everyone Will Like You

When You’re a Leader, Not Everyone Will Like You

“When you’re a leader, not everyone will like you” is advice I recently shared with a manager. This manager is not a newbie manager. She’s not inexperienced or passive by nature.
Double Your Training Take Aways

Double Your Training Take Aways

I, of course, love leadership training. However, I find it even more valuable when there's an easy way to double your training take aways without additional cost.
When Things Change, Change Things Intentionally

When Things Change, Change Things Intentionally

When a change occurs (i.e., new software program, new employee, new product or process, etc) it brings positives and negatives. Often an employee's fears of change (loss of control, fear of failure, fear of letting go, etc) will kick in and the employee will resist the change out of fear.
Little Things DO Mean A Lot!

Little Things DO Mean A Lot!

It doesn't take much. It doesn't take a lot of time, effort, or money to let your employees know you appreciate them and the talents they bring to your organization. Sometimes a simple, sincere Thank you is all that's needed.