I’m not talking about off-brand or store labels, versus the national brands. I’m talking about the labels we place on ourselves as leaders. The labels seem helpful (or harmless at worst), but this isn’t always the case. What are the labels I’m talking about? Leadership styles and approaches. Often promoted by people like me. Don’t misunderstand
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
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 –
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.
Recently, I spoke to a gathering of HR professionals and learned something interesting. The most negotiated part of the employment agreement these days (at least for this major employer, and others) is not salary. It’s the ability to work a hybrid schedule. But is hybrid work a perk, or an advantage to employers? It depends
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
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
As a leader, people will come to you with their problems, concerns, worries, and frustrations. While it might sound like heaven-on-earth if no one shared their concerns, issues, and problems, it likely means they have them and don’t trust you enough to tell you – which is far from a heavenly situation. We call this
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