When you move into a leadership role, you assume responsibility for the results achieved by other people. You likely got both the opportunity and the responsibility because you are a high achiever. You know how to get things done, and you are good at what you do. And you expect the same from your team.
You could argue that creating change is a big part of every leader’s job. As my friend and colleague, Kevin Eikenberry, says: “The status quo requires no leadership.” Markets change. Laws change. People change. Change happens every day in both large and small ways. Leaders must help their organizations navigate these shifts in the world
In case you haven’t noticed, not everyone agrees with everyone else. Even in places where people share many perspectives, we don’t agree on everything. Success as a leader requires finding ways to work with people who disagree with you and with each other. To build a high performing team, you’ll need to navigate these differences
As a manager, your role is about more than just steering the ship or making strategic decisions. It’s also about nurturing your team, helping them grow, and addressing performance issues when they arise. Many new managers excel in tasks like project planning and task completion. But they often struggle when it comes to having tough
As a leader, your role goes beyond managing tasks and projects. It also involves nurturing a positive and productive work environment. When things are going well, this is relatively easy. In difficult times – times of rapid change or when adversity strikes – it gets much more difficult. When your team is facing difficulties, your
One of your most important roles as a supervisor is to be a coach for the people on your team. An effective coach helps their team members reach their full potential, in terms of performance and personal growth. You will need their cooperation in this effort, and you have a significant role to play in
One of my former supervisors told me that “the only thing constant is change.” I’m pretty sure he intended to be ironic, but his comment is a good reminder for leaders: change is inevitable. No matter how hard you try to keep everything the same, eventually some things will change. But not all change is
New leaders often view conflict as inherently negative and disruptive because it can create tension and discomfort. However, not all conflicts are negative. Constructive conflict can be a powerful catalyst for positive change and team growth. When managed effectively, conflicts can lead to better decision-making, improved problem-solving, and enhanced creativity. Here are three strategies you can
Leaders at all levels in every organization are in a continual pursuit of growth and improvement. In this pursuit, they have two approaches available to them that are both interconnected and different. Interconnected in that they aim for the same general outcome – improved performance and results. Different in that they are applied in different
As you continue your journey in leadership, you will face many issues that challenge your ability to remain calm and collected while you make decisions and solve problems. Learning to address these issues draws from your emotional intelligence. Growing your emotional intelligence plays an important role in developing healthy relationships, communicating clearly and effectively, and
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