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
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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
Beware of Toxic Positivity
Positive thinking can be a good thing . . . . . . but it can go too far. Here are signs – from a recent article in Harvard Business Review – that your boss or someone you know, may be entering the Toxic Positivity zone. *They surround themselves with “Yes People.” If you have people around you who are unwilling to share a potential downside then you are going to make … [Read more...] about Beware of Toxic Positivity