I remember vividly as a young professional a time when I had a dissenting opinion about an important issue, but hesitated to offer it. The problem was that I didn’t feel encouraged to give an honest opinion if it conflicted (and it did!) with that of the people more senior to me at the time.Continue Reading
There are times a visual cue can help you stay motivated. Think of a thermometer graphic to show how much money has been raised for a fundraiser, the scoreboard and countdown clock during a basketball game, or filling a clear glass jar with change for a vacation fund. At a glance, you know the goal,Continue Reading
How often do you and your team laugh and joke at work? That might seem like a strange question, but humor at work can drive success in a variety of ways. Now, arguably some office cultures that are more open and creative are going to have very different examples of humor than perhaps an officeContinue Reading
Failing might be embarrassing. It might be painful financially or it could make you worry about your reputation. But you know what? Every failure is an opportunity to learn. If we – and our teams – don’t experience failure, we might not push ourselves to do better. Feeling comfortable almost never gives us an edgeContinue Reading
If someone asks you how you’re doing, what’s the first word that pops into your mind? I’m going to bet that it’s, “Busy.” Often nowadays, that’s what I hear. Not “fine.” Not “great!” Not even, “okay.” Busy is by far the top response – and I know this isn’t some new and unusual aberration forContinue Reading
What is your gut response when you find out that there is a client event, staff party, or team boat cruise? Some folks love to go out and mingle and seem to manage conversations effortlessly, but for others it can be something they do because they know they have to (but they don’t enjoy itContinue Reading
Hands up if you’ve been on holiday and, despite swearing that you weren’t going to check email or answer your cell phone, you ended up working some (or, true confessions, MUCH!) of your vacation. I get it. I’ve been there at times in my career. Now, as a leadership coach, I meet clients who don’tContinue Reading
How do you think others see you? A couple of the things we hear a lot from our clients is: They think folks see them the way they see themselves and wonder why things don’t always go the way they thought they should. OR They recognize folks don’t see them the way they see themselvesContinue Reading
A big part of any leadership role is being able to troubleshoot. It might be strategizing to get a project that has derailed back on track, attracting new business or leveraging technology. Whatever the problem, there are four basic steps that problem-solving leaders generally use: Define the problem Generate options Evaluate and choose an optionContinue Reading
Would you say you are a boss or a leader? Let’s start with definitions: A boss has a position of authority and can exercise power, but a leader has the ability to manage people well and inspire them to action. We recently discussed signs you’re ready to be a leader (and a few signs you’reContinue Reading
How to disagree with your bossOctober 7, 2019 - 6:00 pm
One key way to stay motivatedSeptember 23, 2019 - 6:00 pm
Managing Anger and Frustration in a Way that’s Helpful to Your TeamSeptember 9, 2019 - 6:00 pm
7 Benefits of a Leadership OffsiteAugust 26, 2019 - 6:07 pm
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