Brown-noser, ass-kisser, bootlicker, toady, apple polisher, yes-man, parasite, ladder climber, hanger-on, sponger, fawner, et al, are all synonyms to “sycophant.” When a cultural norm (or object) is important to a culture, it is given several names. The Eskimos have 50+ words for snow, Brazilians have 136 terms (28 categories) for skin color, and so on. …
Leading Transitions
Generally speaking, we prefer to endure more pain for the sake of having control.
Climbing the Ladder of Inference with Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli as an example of understanding assumptions and suspending judgement to improve leadership and overall workplace effectiveness.
L.E.A.P into Whole-Brained Communication
How to improve communication skills between left brain and right brain employees to create a whole-brained approach
Tool: StrengthsFinder
Rossina Gil discusses how Gallup’s StrengthsFinder tool can help organizations discover high potential employees who know how to execute.
The Four Temperaments of Leadership
Rossina Gil discusses The Four Temperaments of Leadership in successful organizations
50 Shades And The Workplace
Rossina Gil thinks that many unsafe workplaces force employees into an awful dilemma: keep your job or engage in a toxic relationship.
Powerful Leaders Don’t Fall Into the Victim Trap
Organizational leaders need to toughen up — for their own sake and for the sake of their people.