3 Lessons in Leadership
Think about the greatest colleague you ever worked with. What made him or her great from your perspective? What did he or she do? How did he or she act that made that person a great colleague? What comes to mind? For this blog post about lessons in leadership, assume every great leader has integrity at their core. If [...]
How to identify your leadership blind spots
Blind spots are very real. To have a blind spot is to not see something. Blind to what others can clearly see. John Maxwell defines blind spot as ‘an area in the lives of people in which they continually do not see themselves or the situation realistically.’ Sometimes leaders don’t see what they don’t want to talk about or [...]
The Truth About Accountability
Commitment precedes accountability. How often do you know what to do but you just don’t do it? Knowing what to do is usually not the problem. Committing to it is. It’s only after we commit to something that we’re able to truly hold ourselves accountable. Same is true for those we lead. If they are not committed to the [...]
The Art of Thoughtful Delegation
At first, delegation can feel like much more of a hassle than it’s worth to you. But that’s short-term thinking. Getting work done through others is what successful leaders do. Jack Welsh, the well-known former CEO, asked himself which of the top 2-3 tasks on his priority list he could accomplish especially well. He focused on those and delegated [...]
Access the Power of Thankfulness
The practice of thankfulness as a tool for growth and contentment is well known. Long-term studies show that an ongoing attitude of thankfulness results in greater success at work, better health and a sense of well-being. While you and I may know the benefits of an attitude of thankfulness, it’s difficult to sustain on a daily basis. So many [...]
7-Step Guide to Master Difficult Conversations
Difficult conversations are uncomfortable. Yet everyone has them. A 2018 survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit says that the most significant consequence of poor workplace communication is added stress and failure to complete a project. When you consider the added stress to both you and the other person, avoiding a conversation can be devastating. How often do you procrastinate [...]
How to set yourself up for growth
This is a time of profound change. We are stepping out into a different world and way of life, some of it unknown yet. I want us all to think about our next steps carefully. With change, there is opportunity. But, to grow and take advantage of new opportunities in our business and life it’s important to first recognize [...]
Stand in the Gap with Your Team
As humans, we crave certainty, knowing our place in the world. In recent weeks, everyone has experienced change. Everyone is dealing with some type of loss. Some are grieving the loss of a normal routine, being physically separated from coworkers and family, or even the loss of a job and income. Loss is always part of change. With loss, [...]
Firm Foundation in the Face of Disruption
It’s easy to feel stressed and overwhelmed with change that disrupts all we hold as familiar in our daily activities. Yet, change is inevitable. It will always come — in different ways, in different seasons. Some more drastic and life-changing than others. It’s how we lead through change and handle the disruption that counts. Rather than focusing on the unknown, [...]