Category: Leadership

Do They Make These for People?

Posted by Phillip Wilson | Sep 18, 2015 | Leadership

Are you one of those people who has trouble smiling? Makes it tough to be approachable. That’s the same problem these dog owners have until… just watch and you’ll see

What Is Happiness? Answers from Recent Research

Posted by Phillip Wilson | Sep 15, 2015 | Leadership

A key theme of Approachable Leadership is how we get happiness all wrong. Lifehacker runs down the research showing happiness is mostly about experiences, relationships, being part of something bigger than ourselves, and making progress.

The 7 Expensive Sins of Unapproachable Leaders: The Fog of Fear

Posted by Phillip Wilson | Aug 31, 2015 | Leadership

We can start with the obvious — fear and approachability just don’t mix. The last thing any employee wants to do in a day is to approach their scary boss. And on the flip side — approaching a leader who is reacting out of fear will only reinforce for both sides the desire to avoid similar interactions in the future.