At some point in your career, you will hit a familiar wall: you need to drive results, launch an initiative, or solve a problem, but the key people involved don't report to you. Trying to force action through hierarchy often backfires, anyway. So, it is smart to learn how to use influence that does not rely on authority. A recent article in Harvard Business Review … [Read more...] about You Can Use Influence Without Authority
Guide Your Team Through AI Adoption
Artificial Intelligence has been around for a while now, but many of us are still trying to figure out how to include it – appropriately – in our workflow. Many people are anxious and overwhelmed. There is a lot of uncertainty, and learning a new tool is always a challenge. Leaders may be tempted to assure people that nothing much will change. But – that may or may not be … [Read more...] about Guide Your Team Through AI Adoption
Develop Your Leadership People Power Skills
Early in your career, technical expertise is king. Whether it is financial modeling, software engineering, or complex project management, hard skills are what get you noticed and promoted. But as you climb the ladder, a surprising shift occurs: technical competence becomes table stakes, and your ultimate success hinges on something else entirely. Research in a recent … [Read more...] about Develop Your Leadership People Power Skills
Doing Feedback Right
Giving – and receiving – feedback, is one of the most challenging aspects of a managerial relationship. Most managers believe that being direct with negative feedback is essential for helping employees improve. But when constructive input crosses the line into destructive criticism, it does far more harm than good. In a recent Harvard Business Review article, researchers … [Read more...] about Doing Feedback Right
An Office Design Feature That’s Actually Helpful
People have spent a lot of time brainstorming various “office features” that they think will improve team performance. Some examples: Gourmet Coffee Stations Ping Pong Tables Meditation Rooms Free Food Cubicles No Cubicles Remote Work No Remote Work Food Truck Thursday And I am sure that every reader can name a half-dozen more! Do any of … [Read more...] about An Office Design Feature That’s Actually Helpful