Leaders often want to get big things done. So, they set Big Goals! You can check out these very brief free videos which give you an overview of effective goal-setting and you will see why I love the idea of Big Goals. However, sometimes Big Goals become a Big Joke in an organization. And the joke is on the leader who sets them. Way too often, leaders will pronounce a … [Read more...] about Big Goal or Big Joke?
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Give Yourself a Break
Empathy starts at home. Recently, my colleague Dr. Gerald Suarez wrote a great blog post discussing the importance of Empathy with others as we move back to working in our offices. If you have not read it, I encourage you to check it out. But remember to start with yourself. Give yourself time and space to get into new routines and create your new normal. COVID … [Read more...] about Give Yourself a Break
How is Your Reputation?
Your Reputation may be one of the most important assets you have as a Leader. How’s yours? Leadership coach and author, Ron Carucci, suggests that we each need to pay special attention to one particular aspect of our reputation – our trustworthiness. He suggests four key practices to build trustworthiness between ourselves and others: 1. Be Who You Say You Are. … [Read more...] about How is Your Reputation?
Empathy is Key for Back-to-Office Success
One of the toughest things that anyone can do is starting something new or stopping something old. You and your team are about to do both. Leaders need to pay special attention to this important time as we all begin going back to our offices more regularly. Empathy will be key to your success. COVID-19 accelerated people leaving behind things the way they were and … [Read more...] about Empathy is Key for Back-to-Office Success
Good and Great
“Good is the enemy of great” Jim Collins famously wrote in his superb book, Good to Great. Collins points out that it is so easy to settle for “good,” that many people and organizations never become “great.” Collins makes an excellent point, but the relationship between “good” and “great” is actually more complex. Consider the personalities of the Perfectionist and the … [Read more...] about Good and Great