Every leader, at some point in their career, encounters a less-than-ideal boss. While it’s easy to learn from exceptional leaders we admire, deciphering lessons from a challenging supervisor might seem more daunting. However, these experiences provide a valuable opportunity for personal growth and leadership development. In this piece, I’m sharing three golden questions that can help
Many feared that collaboration and teamwork would take a hit during the pandemic lockdowns. And on some teams, that was true. Our observation was twofold. Teams that were doing pretty well before the pandemic, fared well (if not better) during the lockdowns. But cross-departmental collaboration suffered, even if collaboration and relationships on the nuclear work
Search online for “lists of leadership competencies,” and you’ll find hundreds of lists from various groups, companies, and experts. Ranging in length from 5-32 competencies, these well-intended lists can be helpful in designing learning plans and expectations for leaders. But too often, I find that a fundamental leadership competency is missing from these lists: The best
If you’ve ever spent countless hours perfecting an email or triple-checking a piece of work, you’ve likely fallen into the productivity trap of perfectionism. We all have, to some degree. Some wear the badge of “perfectionist” with pride, while others see it as a challenge.Why Do We Strive for Perfection?Fear of Criticism: The apprehension that
One of the ways we can make sense of our world is to simplify things by finding patterns. But that is just a small part of the power of pattern recognition. Recently, I wrote about the problems with pattern recognition – consider this a companion piece. Reading both will give you a more complete picture
In today’s society, opposition seems to be everywhere. Many see opposition as something to avoid or overcome. Afterall, someone opposing us stands between us and our objective. Increasingly, this leads to argumentative stances and win/lose conversations. Regardless of how we feel about opposition as a societal issue, that same example can potentially poison our organizations.
Today, I’m digging deep into a topic that affects us all at some point or another—procrastination. But don’t worry; I’ve got you covered with actionable strategies to get you moving. First off, if you claim never to have procrastinated, you’re probably fooling yourself. Procrastination is such a common issue that if you’re reading this blog post,
Are you constantly asking yourself, “How can I be a more productive leader?” If so, you’re not alone. Productivity is more than just keeping busy; it’s about achieving meaningful results in less time. In this blog post, we dive into three actionable tips that will help you lead more effectively and efficiently.What Is Productivity?Before we
As humans, we have become quite adept at pattern recognition. It helps us with our memory, problem solving, and social interactions. It has helped us survive as a species. But as powerful and useful as it is, it is also problematic. Let’s examine how our comprehension abilities can be compromised when we lean into the
Ask any CEO if they would like greater productivity in their organization and you will get a resounding “yes.” That’s not to say that they are generally displeased with the current level of productivity. But more would be better for many reasons. Improved organizational productivity reduces costs and talent shortages, while increasing innovation and (when
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