Stanley Ward's Articles
How to Create a Great Team Building Event
By Stanley Ward
Need a great team building event? Successful team building requires more than just trust falls and singing “Kum Ba Yah." Here's how you can do it.
Can You Be a Leader with Nice-Guy-Itus?
By Stanley Ward
Is it possible to be both “nice” and “effective” as a leader? Yes - but only if you follow these guidelines.
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make as a Servant Leader
By Stanley Ward
Don’t make the mistake of confusing “servant leadership” and “martyr leadership.” Here’s how to tell the difference.
How to Move from “Star Player” to “Team Leader”
By Stanley Ward
People who excel as individual contributors may not excel as leaders. Here’s how star players can change their mindset and become team leaders.
How to Tell if You are "Worn Out" or "Burned Out"
By Stanley Ward
Leadership responsibilities can leave us "worn out." Other times, we become "burned out." How can we tell the difference, and what do we do about it?
Two Sentences that Will Move You Away from Conflict and Toward Collaboration
By Stanley Ward
Conflict happens when our agenda and the agenda of another person are at cross purposes. Here are two sentences that crete clarity and movement.
How to Give Clear, Concise, Meaningful, and Effective Feedback
By Stanley Ward
Instead of the "build, burn, build" model for feedback, leaders should use the SBI model and clarify the type of feedback they are giving.