As you become a clearer and more vibrant thinker, you become a more effective leader (and human being). To become that clear and vibrant thinker, we must go to the source – our inputs. Set aside the thinking process for a minute. Let’s explore how and why inputs for thinking are critically important – and
When you move into a leadership role, you assume responsibility for the results achieved by other people. You likely got both the opportunity and the responsibility because you are a high achiever. You know how to get things done, and you are good at what you do. And you expect the same from your team.
Talent attraction has been an important topic and source of concern for wise senior leaders for many years. After all, the organizations with the most talented people have a big competitive advantage. But the focus on talent attraction for any organization only grows when one of two things happens. They lose talent (like many have
Frontline leaders face plenty of challenges. Often it is their first (or only) experience as a leader. And as the face of the organization to the frontline of the organization, their role is critical. Let’s outline seven things frontline leaders can do to make their work less challenging and more successful.Share the Big Picture MoreMany
When you bring together a group of people or create a team, there can be challenges and concerns (I wrote about some of them here.). But those problems and concerns shouldn’t dissuade us from creating peer groups. Recognizing the power of the peer group can create magic. Here are six specific powers that a peer
You could argue that creating change is a big part of every leader’s job. As my friend and colleague, Kevin Eikenberry, says: “The status quo requires no leadership.” Markets change. Laws change. People change. Change happens every day in both large and small ways. Leaders must help their organizations navigate these shifts in the world
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
In case you haven’t noticed, not everyone agrees with everyone else. Even in places where people share many perspectives, we don’t agree on everything. Success as a leader requires finding ways to work with people who disagree with you and with each other. To build a high performing team, you’ll need to navigate these differences
As a manager, your role is about more than just steering the ship or making strategic decisions. It’s also about nurturing your team, helping them grow, and addressing performance issues when they arise. Many new managers excel in tasks like project planning and task completion. But they often struggle when it comes to having tough
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