by Dr. Rick Goodman | Mar 11, 2019 | Leadership, Personal Development
Being a transformational leader is hard. Any time you’re in a position of authority, you’re bound to get some pushback, and to experience some setbacks and obstacles. What separates the truly great transformational leaders from the so-so ones is resilience—the ability...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 29, 2019 | Leadership, Personal Development
What are you afraid of? No, really. Take just a moment to take inventory of the things that cause you to tremble. You don’t have to say them out loud, but do keep them in mind—because in this post, I want to talk candidly about fear. A little bit of fear can be...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 24, 2019 | Leadership, Management Skills, Personal Development, Workplace Culture
One of my favorite things to talk about is transformational leadership—and the more I coach and present on this topic, the more I become convinced in the centrality of active listening. Here’s why: To be a true transformational leader—an agent of change at your...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 14, 2019 | Leadership, Personal Development
We’re knee-deep into the New Year’s resolution season—the part of the year where many of us make goals for personal or professional self-improvement. Yet goal-setting itself is a learned skill, and it’s not necessarily one that comes easily to every business leader....
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Jan 1, 2019 | Personal Development
As a leader, it falls to you to make countless decisions every single day, including decisions both major and miniscule. The cumulative effect of all these decisions can frankly be exhausting. Over time, you may develop an acute case of decision fatigue—exhaustion at...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Oct 10, 2018 | Personal Development, Self Care
Becoming a coach or a mentor is a great way to add value to someone else’s life—to allow them to benefit from your wisdom and experience. But did you know that it can add value to your own life, as well? You can take it from me: I’ve coached countless managers...