How to Advance as a Leader Ep. 176 – In this episode of The Manager Track Podcast, we will explore why investing in your leadership development is so crucial, the areas you should focus on developing, and some practical steps you can take to advance as a leader. I will also give you a behind-the-scenes …
I was quite shocked when I read that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 44% of Americans left their jobs last year. Yes, some people retired or chose to leave to pursue their own interests, but about half of the 44% left for other reasons. This is a sign of our competitive environment. And …
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As December nears, so might be your performance review. I know this might be one of your important meetings of the year. Due to the importance of these meetings, I’d like to share with you six topics that are super important to address with your higher-ups during your annual performance review. First, it’s important to take charge In order …
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Nice people are great. They are likable. They are fun to be around (for a while, at least). They make you feel better about yourself. But being nice alone isn’t enough. Because there is a problem with always being nice… When you’re just nice, you don’t tell other people the things you need to say …
Tell me… What’s the difference between the people who succeed at work, maybe even beyond their own expectations, and those whose careers don’t seem to progress? When we study the people who fail to achieve and compares them to those who do have success, some patterns emerge. To help you find out if a negative …
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“I feel like I’m not getting through to them.”“They just don’t listen to me” I hear these phrases often… from clients and prospects alike. And I know… it’s frustrating to try to teach something when the others don’t catch on and don’t follow the suggestions. Especially as the boss, that could easily make us feel …
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During any typical workday, many people spend a great deal of time focusing on what’s wrong – with their jobs, their projects, their colleagues, or their relationships. According to “Mind the Workplace,” a joint study by the Faas Foundation and Mental Health America, a majority of US employees are dissatisfied with their workplace, they “speak …
In September and October, many of my clients are going into a time of performance reviews and compensation conversations. And if that’s you, then you’re probably thinking about how to best ask for that pay raise… Am I right? Now, a lot of my clients worry about what to say and what not to say. …
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Time and time again, you’ve heard that delegation is crucial to your success. Spread the work around and you get more done in the long run. Delegate especially well, and you can build a network of effective, highly motivated people who can bring you great success. But be honest, are you a superb delegator? If you are, read no …
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A couple of weeks ago, I was on a coaching call and my client asked how he could better prepare himself for a promotion into a more strategic role. We had a vivid conversation about what it will take in his particular role and because I knew that this is a very important question for …
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