by Mary Pat Knight | Aug 19, 2020 | Emotional Intelligence in Business, Leadership Communication
A friend approaches you with an issue. What do you do? Our first impulse is usually to offer advice – human beings are natural problem solvers. Remember the last time someone gave you advice or tried to solve your problem? Did you like it or did you resent it? Did... 
by Mary Pat Knight | Mar 23, 2020 | Business Transformation, Emotional Intelligence in Business, Leaders Inspired, Leadership Communication
“This is eating me alive. I have to fire one-third of my staff. I love them. They are all amazing. How can I possibly choose?” This recent conversation was real and raw and likely what many of us are facing right now. The choices... 
by Mary Pat Knight | Dec 10, 2019 | Emotional Intelligence in Business, Employee Development, Leadership Communication
What baggage are you carrying forward from the beginning of the year that was left unaddressed during the year? It’s a hard question to ponder and to face, yet crucial if you are to enter a new decade with a clear plan for completion. There is nothing more... 
by Mary Pat Knight | Oct 28, 2019 | Emotional Intelligence in Business, Leaders Inspired, Leadership Communication, Uncategorized
All leaders need a combination of feedback and information. If you are in the rare position of regularly receiving open and honest feedback and complete information, celebrate and pass this article by. As a manager, you are generally only getting partial... 
by Mary Pat Knight | Sep 24, 2019 | Emotional Intelligence in Business, Leaders Inspired, Leadership Communication
“This whole thing could take the entire company down.” My more-than-frustrated colleague was concerned about the distraction from one of his business teams – and understandably so. A stand-off between two managers, based on their individual... 
by Mary Pat Knight | Aug 27, 2019 | Business Transformation, Emotional Intelligence in Business, Leaders Inspired, Leadership Communication
Leaders Inspired is in the business of supporting leadership transformation for individuals and their teams. Transformation is a big concept. The dictionary defines it as a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance. Someone who aspires to be a...
