Life is fast paced and leaders make lots of decisions. In this hectic environment we live in, sometimes we can move a little too fast. Following is a quick checklist to give yourself – based on a recent Harvard Business Review article – as you go through the decision-making process: 1. Are There Any Alternatives We Have Overlooked? My rule of thumb is to always … [Read more...] about 5 Questions Before You Decide
Decision Making
Improve Your Delegation Skills
You have high standards of excellence. You seek perfection in everything you do. You receive lots of accolades for your performance. Therefore, it makes it really hard for you to delegate . . . This is a classic problem and I have seen it plague experienced leaders as well as new ones. Based on a recent article in Harvard Business Review, here are some … [Read more...] about Improve Your Delegation Skills
Asking Better Questions
Most people are not systematic about the questions they ask . . . . . . they just ask the first thing that pops into their heads. If you and your team want to make better decisions, then use a methodical process for problem-solving. Following are some ideas on a systematic approach you can consider, based on a recent article from Harvard Business Review. Note: It’s … [Read more...] about Asking Better Questions
Are You Overthinking?
It happens to all of us – but we usually don’t realize until it is too late. In fact, given our access to a seemingly endless supply of information these days, the temptation for overthinking is at an all-time high. Here are some tips on how we can identify and address three of the most common forms of overthinking, based on a recent Harvard Business Review … [Read more...] about Are You Overthinking?
Meeting Today’s Heightened Leadership Challenge
A leader recently said to me “I feel like I am jumping from one crisis to another.” This person is not alone. Today’s leaders are dealing with an environment that is increasingly challenging. Some reasons for this include: Covid and its aftermath – including work from home A more politically charged environment than ever before. People are demanding transparency … [Read more...] about Meeting Today’s Heightened Leadership Challenge