When we think about leadership and all the role demands of us, we often end up rushing, hurrying, and hustling. But will that give us the best results? What if we focused instead on calm leadership? What if we chose to lead in a more intentional, measured, reflective, and calm way? I propose we would be
Chris has a change to implement with her team. It was important and she wanted it to be successful. Before diving into it, she spent some time thinking about the workplace changes she had most readily accepted in her career. Based on that reflection, she decided there were five things she could do as a
This simple yet profound question that has the potential to drastically improve how you communicate and interact with others. This question is not just a tool for better communication, but a stepping stone towards becoming a more empathetic and effective leader.The Power of WAITThe question I propose you ask yourself is: “Why am I talking?”
Since hybrid work has become more common, there have been some consistent challenges that come alongside the opportunities to succeed. Coordinating schedules, feeling disconnected, and a lack of serendipity in conversations lead the list. But one of the most impactful difficulties is managing performance when some people are in the office more than others.The Human
Listening is something we do every day. We know it is important, yet we take it for granted. That’s why I was pleased that it emerged in our Remarkable Leadership Skills Bracket as one of the two most important leadership skills (from an initial field of 16 skills!). Here’s why so many voted for listening (in
I have long said that as we become better leaders, we become better humans – and vice versa. Empathy is one example of that truth. Empathy is a valuable and important human skill and leadership skill. If you think of the best leaders you have experienced, you have likely experienced leadership empathy from them. So,
Making change happen has always been an important role for leaders, now more than ever. Much has been studied and written about managing change, and to a slightly lesser extent, leading change. And even given all that study and advice, most leaders and organizations aren’t very good at making change happen. Maybe it is because
Is competition good or bad? The answer, depending on several factors, could be “yes, no, or it depends”. What about organizational competition? My answer would be the same! Let’s look at how to determine if organizational competition is helping or harming your team and organizational results.Organizational Competition is Good When…It spurs innovation and creativity. When
We usually seek others to mentor us, and rightly so. Mentors offer invaluable perspectives and support. However, it’s vital to realize that one of the key mentors in your life can be yourself.Four Key Strategies to Self-MentoringTreat Yourself Better: Consider how a good mentor would treat you – with encouragement, support, and belief in your
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