Happy Holidays! But it’s not Happy for everyone. Many of us are very fortunate to take part in a lot of extra celebratory activities during the holidays. There are parties and gifts and family gatherings. Very fun! But it’s not Fun for everyone. There are many different reasons why people may be “blue” at the holidays. The loss of a loved one in recent years … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays for All
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Are These Beliefs Holding You Back?
Every leader, from new managers to seasoned executives, eventually hits a wall. We often look externally when these challenges occur. However, the biggest factors limiting most professionals lie within: their own unproductive beliefs, which a recent Harvard Business Review article calls hidden blockers. These beliefs are so ingrained and habitual that most of us aren't … [Read more...] about Are These Beliefs Holding You Back?
Improve Your Team’s Productivity
How’s your team doing? Recent research reported in Harvard Business Review tells us that worker dissatisfaction is on the rise. As a leader, this is your opportunity to step up your game and support your team’s continuous improvement. Following are eight questions to ask yourself about improving your team’s satisfaction and performance: 1. What are the biggest … [Read more...] about Improve Your Team’s Productivity
Create Harmony for Your Goals
We often experience conflict between personal and professional goals. Yet, most of us value family, health, community, and leisure, as well as our careers. Following are some ideas on how we can create strategic harmony and integration with these various life goals, based on new research reported in Harvard Business Review. One of the first things we need to do to create … [Read more...] about Create Harmony for Your Goals
Improve Your Delegation
Before delegating any task, ask yourself: "Am I the best and cheapest person to get this done?". If the answer is no, hand it off. Your role as a leader is primarily context-setting—explaining why the work needs to be done, the expected outcomes, the deadline, and the behavioral guardrails. The team should own the activity-based work, making the decisions about how to … [Read more...] about Improve Your Delegation