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
Leadership
Traps to Avoid as You Gain Power
As you gain responsibility and authority, you gain power. Will you use your power wisely??? As humans, it is easy for us to fall into certain “power traps,” as we gain authority. A recent article in Harvard Business Review outlined some of these. Just by being aware of them we can potentially avoid these: *The Savior Trap. Some people can expect you to have all the … [Read more...] about Traps to Avoid as You Gain Power
Improve Your One-on-One Meetings
Whether you are the boss or the direct report, many people dread their regular one-on-one meetings. It does not have to be that way! Here are some tips to improve your meetings: *How Often? Every two weeks works for most people, but of course there are exceptions. *How Long? Block 50 minutes and don’t feel like you have to fill the time. If you are done then you … [Read more...] about Improve Your One-on-One Meetings
Your Underperforming Employee
It’s exciting to hire a new employee! The workplace is full of promise about the new ideas, skills, and energy this person will bring to the team. But sometimes . . . the honeymoon is over quickly. The incorrect strategy that many managers use when this happens is . . . wishful thinking! Don’t do this! You must address the situation immediately. You need to engage … [Read more...] about Your Underperforming Employee
Accountability: You, Then Your Team
The best strategy in the world will not work without effective implementation. One of the biggest mistakes I see in implementation is a lack of Accountability. Accountability is one of the five pillars of teamwork excellence, according to Patrick Lencioni – in his book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – and I could not agree more. Accountability begins with you – the … [Read more...] about Accountability: You, Then Your Team