In the criminal justice system, there is a focus on the analysis probable cause (cue the Law and Order theme music). In business, we use root cause analysis, which is useful in many cases. But in the world of dealing with other people, we often cannot know their motives or thoughts, and so neither of
Delegation is a crucial skill for any leader, yet it can be challenging to execute effectively. In this post, part of a three-part series on delegation, I’ll share three essential questions you should ask yourself before delegating any task. These questions will help ensure that your delegation efforts are not only effective but also beneficial
It’s a good question: are your leaders relationship builders? While the question would have been valuable in 1984, it feels more relevant in 2024 – when the organizational and follower expectations of leaders have changed with the economic and societal times. Research shows that people want a boss they know, like and trust – which
Gloom, despair, agony (people of a certain age might be reminded of a song right about now). All are emotional responses to hardships. We’ve all experienced these events and these emotions, yet some people seem to have a different perspective on these events – have they found benefits in suffering? I believe they have –
If you have led for very long you have been confronted with the need to, desire to, and advice to delegate. Much has been written, including by me about this important skill and choice. But what is talked about far less often is the organizational role in delegation.How successfully do your leaders delegate?If you don’t
Delegation is a critical skill for any leader, yet many find it incredibly challenging. In this post, I will explore the three primary reasons why delegation is so hard and offer some insights on how to overcome these obstacles.Lack of TimeOne of the most common reasons leaders avoid delegation is the perceived lack of time.
Attention management is a phrase made popular in relationship to productivity by my friend, author Maura Nevel Thomas, in her book of the same title. Her simple definition is the practice of controlling your attention. It is a practice (that takes practice), and the better we get at it, the more effective we will be
Effective communication requires a flow of information between two parties. In order for the messages sent to be received, it typically requires some clarification and conversation – a two-way flow. We could look at that information exchange as being contained in what I call the communication conduit – a pipe that allows for those back-and-forth
As a leader, your ability to delegate is not just a skill—it’s a critical component of your role. Delegation empowers your team, fosters trust, and ensures you are working on the right tasks. Today, I want to share five compelling reasons why delegation is essential and why avoiding it can hinder both your success and
If you study the lives and habits of top performers, whether in athletics, professions, entertainment, academics, or the wealthiest, you will find a striking similarity. High performers intentionally spend time on their growth and development. Often this is described as “the 5-Hour Rule,” or spending one hour a day, five days a week, on these
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