“Reading a book on leadership is like reading a recipe for a sophisticated meal”… This is what someone told me last week and I loved it. Let me explain… It all makes great sense first and leaves you excited to get started. But then once you’re actually making it, you realize that… Reading a book …
I talk to a lot of managers, some are experienced and some are new, some are successful and some are not. But something that frequently shows up in most of these conversations is how their idea of management pre-promotion was so different from what they experienced it to be once they’ve been in the role …
Busting 4 Myths of Management (And What Reality Really Looks Like) Read More »
Last week, I had a vivid discussion with a client around Executive Presence. In her recent performance review, she was told she is lacking Gravitas. “Gosh, what does this even mean?” This is a common question when it comes to Executive Presence. Executive Presence has long been acknowledged as a critical factor in leadership. However, …
We’re halfway into the calendar year and for many companies, this is the time to run the annual performance review process. Now, I know… while they’re actually meant to help you, you likely just had a bit of the chill or a tense stomach just thinking about it. There are not many other discussions in …
It was early Monday morning and I was on my way to the gym. …Headset plugged in and listening to one of my favorite podcasts… Then I heard the host say “80% done right is almost always better than 100% done right by you.” Wow! What a powerful statement and something I see to be true with …
6 Strategies for Delegating Better and Letting Go Read More »
As a child, I tried out a lot of different sports. I ranged from curling, to figure skating… From vaulting (aka gymnastics on a horse) to synchronize swimming… The one thing they all had in common is that they started off with some serious training, clear instructions, and at least one coach. The same is …
Why Leadership Training Cannot Wait (3 Risks To Be Aware Of) Read More »
One thing I love about my job is that I get to talk to so many people who are doing amazing things in their jobs. When I ask them, to whom or what they attribute their previous successes to their answer often involves having had strong mentors. A good mentor can help you be a better planner, a clearer …
With more and more companies working across cultures and time zones, more and more of my clients face the challenge of leading a remote team. I, personally, lead teams across the globe and I, too, worked remotely for an extended period of time. I’ve seen the good and the bad 🙂 Now, according to Gallup, …
You’re a leader for a reason. You’re probably dedicated and exceptional in your line of work and it is your dedication and level of skill that makes you successful. Now… because of that you’re a valuable member of your team and likely a lot has been put on your shoulders. Plus, your team members constantly turn to you to put out fires… and usually, …
If Putting Out Fires Is Your Job, Then It’s Time To Make A Change Read More »
The consensus is clear – one of the most important tools of any manager’s toolkit is that of the 1-on-1 meeting. However, according to a study with over 1’000 responses, only 58% of employees say that they leave their 1-on-1 meetings more motivated. That’s obviously not good. The recurring 1-on-1 meeting is supposed to be a …
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