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; it requires intentional, human-centric action. The quickest way to … [Read more...] about Leading in Anxious Times
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 a personal wakeup call. You need to step up your game. You need to manage your team and your new star in an A+ fashion. While many employees might put up with … [Read more...] 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 nice". When niceness becomes a shield to avoid difficult conversations, it doesn't just stall productivity—it actively harms your team’s development and the … [Read more...] about Are You Being Too Nice?
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 increase exponentially on a regular basis. This can frustrate a lot of people when they begin a Strategy effort. “What’s the point,” they may say, “the future is so unpredictable!” While this can be true, a solid Strategy will: … [Read more...] about Your Strategy Refresh
Reboot Your New Year Resolutions
So many people give up on their New Year Resolutions that January 9 has been officially established as Quitters Day – the day by which most have given up. Here is a way that you can reboot your work-related Resolutions and move your career forward. The following three-step exercise was taken from an article in Harvard Business Review. The Press Pause, Play It Back, and … [Read more...] about Reboot Your New Year Resolutions