In most cases, it's slight and often unintentional gaps in integrity that hold leaders, their employees, and their companies back. Despite their potential, these leaders harm their employees and themselves. Travis Bradberry backcasecompany share on social
Kindness is weak when you use it in a self-serving manner. Self-serving kindness is thin - people can see right through it when a kind leader has an agenda. Travis Bradberry agendumkindkindness Change image and share on social
We all hit moments when we feel helpless. The test is how we react to that feeling. We can either learn from it and move forward or let it drag us down. Travis Bradberry dragfeelfelt Change image and share on social
It's through a leader's actions - what he or she does and says on a daily basis - that the essence of great leadership becomes apparent. Travis Bradberry actionapparentbasis Change image and share on social
Leadership is a mindset in action. So don't wait for the title. Leadership isn't something that anyone can give you - you have to earn it and claim it for yourself. Travis Bradberry actionclaimearn Change image and share on social
If you struggle with putting things into perspective, just ask yourself two simple questions: What's the worst thing that could happen as a result of this? Will this matter in five years? Your answers should put a stop to cataclysmic thinking. Travis Bradberry answerbadcataclysmic share on social
Managers tend to blame their turnover problems on everything under the sun, while ignoring the crux of the matter: people don't leave jobs; they leave managers. Travis Bradberry blamecruxignore Change image and share on social
People are salaried for the work they do, not the specific hours they sit at their desks. When you ding salaried employees for showing up five minutes late even though they routinely stay late and put in time on the weekend, you send the message that policies take precedence over performance. Travis Bradberry deskdingemployee share on social
While exceptional employees don't seek conflict, they don't run away from it either. They're able to maintain their composure while presenting their positions calmly and logically. They're able to withstand personal attacks in pursuit of the greater goal and never use that tactic themselves. Travis Bradberry attackcalmlycomposure share on social
Leadership and management are not synonymous. Travis Bradberry leadershipmanagementsynonymous Change image and share on social