We all know how important delegation is to help your employees grow and become even more efficient, especially if you want to strengthen a team, manage a project or simply free up some of your own time. Delegating tasks or projects can be daunting at first but with the right strategies in place, it can […]
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Whether you’ve taken on a new profession like teaching, become a parent for the first time, or been promoted to the head of your company, earning the trust of others you influence is now a crucial part of your life. You’re at the stage where you have to gain the trust of others in order to
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We all know how easy it is for busy managers to become overwhelmed with their workloads and responsibilities. With deadlines looming on multiple projects, you may want to find ways to delegate some of that work so you can focus on the tasks that only a manager can do. But delegating effectively is easier said
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Based on the conversations I’ve been having with leaders, managing stress in these unprecedented times we’re living and working in has never been more important. They are relied on to make sound decisions and building mental resilience is key to being able to do that. Even in “normal times,” we as humans have a tendency
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As a manager, how are your communication and storytelling abilities? Stories have power… you see, we make sense through stories. It shows we make meaning of life, explain how things work, make (and justify) decisions, define and teach social values, and persuade others. Managers and leaders cultivate trust and help their employees when they clarify their values,
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Even successful people want more self-confidence – did you know that? People who exude self-assurance easily influence others, get more promotions, earn more money, and seem to have more fun and success. As a coach, it’s not unusual for my clients to confide they think they could do much more if only they had more
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“When conflict is ignored—especially at the top—the result will be an enterprise that competes more passionately with itself than with its competitors.” — Howard M. Guttman, When Goliaths Clash, 2008. There is a strong link between the ability to resolve conflict and one’s perceived effectiveness as a leader. If you are in charge of people,
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Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of leadership, but they can also be some of the most challenging situations to navigate. Here are some tips for handling difficult conversations effectively: Always start with the other person’s agenda. Listen without saying a word 70 percent of the time. Confirm you understand what the other person
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Have You Set the Bar Too Low or Raising Your Leadership Skills Beyond Expectations? In today’s breakneck corporate culture, many leaders have redefined their success. Merely keeping up with the chaos has become an acceptable goal. The trend in organizational management is to focus on staying afloat and ponder the future if time allows. The
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The Four Stages of Team Development When teams and other groups of people come together, they typically go through a number of team development stages. This process can take a few days or easily stretch over six months or longer. Note that the stages can play out simultaneously or in a different order so it
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