Team harmony is good, right? Maybe not. We often view team harmony as the ultimate goal. We celebrate a lack of ego and a culture of collaboration. Yet many professional groups fall into a subtle but dangerous trap: they mistake collegiality for alignment. When respect and trust are replaced by a mere avoidance of conflict, the result isn't a better team—it's delayed … [Read more...] about Is Your Team Too Collegial?
Redesign Your Overwhelming Job
Many senior leaders today are overwhelmed – and they don’t see a way out. You may be telling yourself that this is just a short-term issue and that things will work out. But maybe not. According to research from Deloitte, nearly 70% of senior executives are seriously considering leaving their positions for the sake of their well-being. In this high-pressure … [Read more...] about Redesign Your Overwhelming Job
Don’t Trade Results for Success
Understandably, many people are driven to succeed. In fact, many are so driven to succeed that they cannot fathom the idea of having a single failure. In his book, Originals, Adam Grant says: “When achievement motivation goes sky-high, it can crowd out originality: The more you value achievement, the more you come to dread failure.” It’s not that you should love … [Read more...] about Don’t Trade Results for Success
Leading in Anxious Times
When the world feels unstable – which seems to be happening a lot lately – your team needs you to be a source of stability. This is easier said than done. According to a recent article in Harvard Business Review, managing spirits during anxious times requires more than a "keep calm and carry on" poster; it requires intentional, human-centric action. The quickest way to … [Read more...] about Leading in Anxious Times
Don’t Lose Your Stars
Yes - just like your children – you love all of your employees the same. But, let’s face it – if you have some stars – you do not want to lose them. If you have recently added a star to your team, use this as a personal wakeup call. You need to step up your game. You need to manage your team and your new star in an A+ fashion. While many employees might put up with … [Read more...] about Don’t Lose Your Stars