As you prepare for the new year, here is a reminder of advice from an article I wrote in The Washington Post a few years back: "Set Goals, Not Resolutions." You can check out the article at this link. And you can see my new video series on The Power of Goals at this link. Check it out and take on the new year with fresh momentum! Have a SuperFantastic 2021! … [Read more...] about Set Goals, Not Resolutions, for 2021!
Creating Your Future Self
Who do you want to be in five years, ten years, or even longer? We are more used to people asking us what job will want in the future, rather than asking “who we want to be.” But who we are in the “process of becoming” actually precedes what we will do. An important first step in creating your Future Self is to adopt a Growth Mindset as explained by Dr. Carol Dweck in … [Read more...] about Creating Your Future Self
Improving Performance Feedback
Improving the performance of our team members is a key responsibility of a leader. Yet, employees report that this is often not done well. How can you improve your feedback to your team and, thereby, improve their performance? Research reported in Forbes* on this topic suggests that leaders need to be more future focused and collaborative with their feedback. For … [Read more...] about Improving Performance Feedback
Beware of Decisions During Urgency
The past ten months or so have seen many of us put under the pressure of making a quick decision in the name of “urgency.” And we will likely see more of these times ahead as the pandemic is unrelenting. Here are some things that we can do to make the best decisions possible in these situations. 1. Is this really important? Dr. Steven Covey counsels us to pay more … [Read more...] about Beware of Decisions During Urgency
Lighthouse Leadership
Great Leaders are like Lighthouses.* You are out on the edge where everyone can see you. You stand tall and strong against the elements. You are resilient. You shine your light far and wide to attract others. You are a beacon. You are count-on-able. You have integrity. You are trusted. Stand strong and let your light shine, Leaders. *Inspired by the Daily … [Read more...] about Lighthouse Leadership