It can be hard to believe when you are embroiled in a heated or awkward discussion, but those difficult conversations are often highly meaningful. They offer you an opportunity to clear confusion, right wrongs, build trust, fix mistakes, and strengthen everything from...
Real talk: The last couple of years haven’t exactly been easy on leaders. It’s been hard to motivate, engage, and rally employees during a global pandemic, economic anxiety, and what has felt like non-stop social unrest. So, it is more than understandable if your...
In our last post, we talked about how critical it is to keep your leadership pipeline full and highlighted how to identify people within your organization who could become future leaders. This week we want to talk about implementing a leadership development program...
For way too many organizations, the leadership pipeline is tapped out. In fact, according to the 2021 Global Leadership Forecast, only 11% of surveyed organizations reported they have a “strong” or “very strong” leadership bench. Making the issue more challenging—or...
Change is inevitable. You know that. You also know that change is the catalyst for innovation and growth. You know that change is necessary, and as a leader, it’s your job to guide your employees through change and ensure the best possible outcome. Still, what if...
For many of us, 2020 was chock-full of challenges, but I think it was also full of meaningful lessons. Many of us learned how capable we are of rising to a challenge and leading through turmoil. We learned how to pivot and keep things moving, even with little...
Whether your situation will remain virtual for only a little while longer or it’s more permanent, here are some ways you can maintain meaningful connections with your employees and colleagues.
Over the last several years, some major trends have given rise to a greater need for individual accountability. But, as a leader, how do you bolster staff accountability? Read this blog to find out.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or like you’re always playing catch up, I encourage you to consider how effectively you are using your time. Here are some of the most common time wasters.
Warring teammates are highly disruptive, damaging team morale and productivity. While some conflicts are overt, with involved employees lashing out at each other in front of the rest of the team, often they’re not. Covert conflict, when two employees have a falling...