The Leadership Insights Blog by Liz Weber, CMC, CSP

Effective Leadership Strategies to Boost Your Business

Focus On Them Not On Yourself

“So how are things going with your new executive vice president?” I asked Taylor, a senior vice president.
The Rapidly Diminishing Leadership Skill

The Rapidly Diminishing Leadership Skill

I’m seeing it more and more frequently. In discussions with clients and colleagues, they see it too. This fundamental leadership skill is diminishing in leaders across industries, across generations, and ethnicities.

Analyzing Your Leadership Adjectives

What can basic random words, adjectives, tell you about your leadership? I believe quite a bit. Let me explain.

Why Do You Attack Instead of Talk?

Why is it so hard for so many managers to simply talk with their employees about less-than-expected performance? Why do so many managers become mean when they simply need to make employees aware their behaviors are taking them down the path towards disciplinary actions or possibly -- termination?
Do Employee Cliques Have You Stuck?

Do Employee Cliques Have You Stuck?

One of the quickest ways to alienate new employees, restrict their skill development, and keep an organization stuck in a proverbial rut, is to tolerate employee cliques and allow them to control production.

Be An Expert Presenter

I attended a luncheon that culminated with an insurance expert explaining his services to the attendees. As soon as the speaker turned on the projector to start his presentation, the bulb blew.
Stop Running from Complaints

Stop Running from Complaints

I've had several conversations with clients lately on customer satisfaction, retention, and profitability. All of my clients agree—satisfying customers is crucial to their success.
You Gotta Show 'em How It's Done!

You Gotta Show ’em How It’s Done!

We have all experienced it. The boss says one thing then does something else. Isn't that irritating? Yeah—you bet! So why do YOU do the same thing to YOUR employees?
People Power

People Power

I had the opportunity to provide the keynote address at a client's annual team meeting in New York. For most organizations these events are quite boring and, to be honest, attended only by those employees who couldn't come up with a believable excuse not to attend.

So You Want to Be a Success? Great – Do the Work!

The road to success is not a straight one with clear directions. There are a lot of twists, turns, detours, and washouts.