Pinnacle Leadership Solution is seen as an organizational development expert in their field by the media. Below are a few recent printed articles and media interviews of our team.
Become the ‘go-to’ person at work, Cleveland Plain Dealer, March 27, 2013
The “go-to” person is reliable and delivers on the commitments that he or she makes. Go-to people are incredibly honest and tell you the truth, even when you don’t want to hear it. Their communication skills are high and they keep others informed about what is happening. Click here for full article.
Workplace Bullying, The Advocate, WHK Radio 1420 AM Cleveland, May 6, 2012
Workplace bullying occurs when one individual misuses or abuses his power. The behavior is intended to humiliate, intimidate or degrade the other employee. A workplace bully indulges in unfounded criticism, swearing, socially isolating the other employee, casting unjustifiable blame, treating the other worker differently than others, shouting, making practical jokes or excessive monitoring. www.whkradio.com
How to Handle a Workplace Bully, The Plain Dealer, March 14, 2012
Thirty-five percent of American workers have been impacted by workplace bullying. According to the Workplace Bullying Institute, bullying is defined as repeated, health-harming mistreatment of someone by one or more perpetrators. It could include verbal abuse; offensive conduct or threatening, humiliating or intimidating behavior; workplace interference; or even sabotage that prevents work from getting done. Click here for full article.
Managing Your Career and Getting the Credit that You Deserve at Work, The Plain Dealer, December 18, 2011
Has the following scenario happened to you? You presented some great ideas at work, but those ideas get credited to others. Your boss or coworkers suddenly decide that the fresh approach or design that you talked about earlier this year is a great idea one but conveniently forget that you are the one that thought of it. You completed a successful long-term project with not as much as a “thank you” of show of appreciation from the boss. Click here for full article.
How to Deal with Workplace Bullies, The Plain Dealer, March 13, 2011
We read about school bullies, but studies show that bullying in the workplace is also a major concern. According to a 2010 study by the Workplace Bullying Institute, 35 percent of American workers have experienced bullying firsthand. That is an estimated 54 million employees who were exposed to “repeated, health-harming, abusive conduct that was committed by bosses and coworkers,” as defined by WBI. Click here for full article.
It’s Never Too Late to Learn Leadership Skills, The Plain Dealer, September 15, 2010
No matter what your role is in an organization, it’s important to develop strong leadership skills. The more you learn and develop leadership skills at the earliest stages of your career, the better your chances are of succeeding as a leader, but career specialists say it is never too late to learn. Click here for full article.
Surviving Office Politics, The Plain Dealer, June 22, 2008
Dealing with office politics is inevitable. Any organization with three or more people is subject to the interpersonal dynamics that make up the politics of running an office. What makes the difference is the way an individual responds to the politically-charged situation in the workplace.