New leaders are often encouraged to dive in and lead change quickly. Conventional wisdom suggests that it is important to do this in the first 90 days. However, new research reported in Harvard Business Review, suggests that “slow and steady” may be best. Leadership is more like a Marathon, than a Sprint. Why is this? Because it takes time to build the trust and … [Read more...] about Build Your Long-Term Leadership Success
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Reentry from Your Vacation
What an awesome vacation!!! But now . . . reality is setting in. You return to work tomorrow. And you are NOT fired up about that. First, appreciate that this is normal – especially if you successfully unplugged during your vacation and you were out for more than a week. Returning to work is a dramatic change in routine and orientation. Following are some ideas to … [Read more...] about Reentry from Your Vacation
Why Managers Fail
There is a long list of reasons why people fail in management roles. However, an article in Harvard Business Review identifies four frequent types of failures, based on a recent research study. Be on the lookout for these for yourself and share with others. *Lack of Self-Awareness. In the world of leadership development, self-awareness is gold, and many people don’t … [Read more...] about Why Managers Fail
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
Your Overly Critical Boss
We’ve all had them. What do you do with an Overly Critical Boss!?! It feels like you are working under a microscope. You can’t do anything right. They nitpick. And every project provides an opportunity for a grand inquisition of questions. Here are some tips from a recent article in Harvard Business Review. First, stay strong and confident. Yes – you are … [Read more...] about Your Overly Critical Boss