You’ve had this moment. The moment when you know you need to make a change. When your need meets your willingness to change. I call this the coaching moment. When we are most open to advice, counsel, and guidance – and ready to try something new or different. Being a great coach takes more than skills
One of the most important parts of a leader’s role is to coach those they lead. While few would disagree with that statement, many aren’t doing as much coaching as they should. That fact itself should concern organizations. But it isn’t the only problem. Do you (and your leaders) know if you are coaching the
As the rational, well-intentioned, highly professional manager of a remote or hybrid team, do you make mistakes? Odds are you do. Likely because your brain tends to process information in certain ways that work most of the time. Most of the time. But we all have biases that occasionally get us in trouble. I have become
We’ve all been in that meeting. Someone comes up with a fresh idea, and almost instantly, another person chimes in with, “Well, just playing Devil’s Advocate here, but…” This simple sentence has the power to limit brainstorming, sour the team dynamic, and yes, even hurt feelings. Have you ever been that person? Do you know
The question a lot of leaders ask themselves is, “How do I know that people are working when I can’t see what they’re doing?” If you are slaving away at home or in a hotel room, that might seem insulting. Many leaders feel guilty asking the question, but the answer matters. Trust is evidence based. Managers
I am not talking about the airplane systems that help pilots fly us safely to our destinations or self-driving smart cars. Rather, I am talking about our habits. Those things we do without thinking about them, you know, on autopilot. Don’t get me wrong – habits can be very helpful. But many of the unconscious
What does being the leader of a hybrid team have in common with canning fruits and vegetables? They both are excellent ways to preserve things for a long time. They also come with potential problems. Stick with me. Unseen dangers When I was a kid, my mother tried canning peaches and making her own pickles.
Guest article by Shaara Roman | Author of The Conscious Workplace | Founder & CEO of The Silverene Group As a leader, you know that your employees are the backbone of your organization. They work tirelessly day in and day out to achieve your company’s goals and drive its success. But have you ever stopped
Here is a statement everyone will agree with: One thing that sets the best leaders apart is that they are always leading by example. Here is an equally true statement: All leaders are leading by example. The difference between the great and the rest are the kinds of examples they provide. Both statements point to
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