by Franklin Wordsmith | Aug 22, 2017 | Culture, Neuroscience
For years, I’ve laughed and noted, “Did, ‘Because I said so!’ ever work?” when spoken by our parents?It turns out, I was wrong!You’ll find plenty of research on the language of leadership. One stands above all others when you are making a request.Which one may...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Aug 16, 2017 | Leadership
There are all kinds of cliches about listening more.Here’s the truth.When we don’t ask first and listen, we aren’t the inspiring and motivating leaders we want to be. We also risk being perceived as arrogant know-it-alls — just like the...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Aug 9, 2017 | Leadership
My husband and I play this game.When he’s incensed about something—such as someone cutting him off in traffic—he’ll say, “I’m sorry, but that woman is a terrible driver and shouldn’t be on the road.”Then I’ll reply, “You’re not sorry at all!”“You’re right,” he’ll...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Aug 2, 2017 | Leadership
Last week, I sadly ended a partnership for creating and putting on an event. Why? Because of the Drama Triangle.After I invited a third person to help my partner and me develop this program, friction arose. It soon became clear that as long as one person felt...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Jul 25, 2017 | Leadership
I took my first trip to England in college. A few days in, all the other students began working on their British accents. (They sounded like a nightmarish version of Monty Python’s Flying Circus.) When someone asked me why I wasn’t joining in, I said, “Over here, my...
