When the world feels unstable – which seems to be happening a lot lately – your team needs you to be a source of stability. This is easier said than done. According to a recent article in Harvard Business Review, managing spirits during anxious times requires more than a "keep calm and carry on" poster; … Continue reading about Leading in Anxious Times
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The Power of Goals
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Strategy
Your Strategy Refresh
The beginning of the year is a good time to look over your Strategy and give it a little refresh. The pace of change in our world seems to … Continue reading about Your Strategy Refresh
Navigating Backlash to Your Change Effort
Resistance to change is inevitable, and not always bad. When many leaders face backlash to change, their instinct is to push right back. A … Continue reading about Navigating Backlash to Your Change Effort
Leadership
Don’t Lose Your Stars
Yes - just like your children – you love all of your employees the same. But, let’s face it – if you have some stars – you do not want to lose them. If you have recently added a star to your team, use this as … Continue reading about Don’t Lose Your Stars
Are You Being Too Nice?
In our quest to be "good" leaders, many of us fall into a common trap: we mistake being liked for being effective. However, there is a significant difference between being a supportive leader and being "too … Continue reading about Are You Being Too Nice?
Teamwork
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 … Continue reading about Improve Your Team’s Productivity
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 … Continue reading about Improve Your Delegation