Posts Tagged ‘mentoring’
Leaders are required to be decisive, but how?
As a leader, you are called upon to make decisions daily. Whether it’s a small decision that affects only a few people or a significant decision that impacts an entire organization, your ability to be decisive is critical to your success as a leader. Decisiveness is the ability to make a decision quickly and confidently.…
Read MoreLonely at the top is a real thing…
The corner office has long been a symbol of success and power. It represents the pinnacle of achievement. However, this coveted workspace has a dark side. At first glance, it may seem counterintuitive that someone with so much authority and responsibility could feel lonely. After all, they have access to the best resources and talent…
Read MoreThe Toxic Boss – 6 X 6
What happens when you have a toxic boss and how to fix it A toxic boss affects your work, job satisfaction, and quality of life. Knowing what a toxic boss does to the organization and the employee is essential. But equally important is to have strategies to manage a poisonous boss situation. Here are six…
Read MoreImprove your leadership presence!
Leadership presence is a vital aspect of being an effective leader. It refers to how you carry yourself, communicate, and interact with others. Your leadership presence can inspire and motivate people to follow you or create a sense of unease and reluctance. To improve your leadership presence, here are some tips that can help. Changing…
Read MoreThe Buck Stops Here – How to make sound decisions
Making difficult choices at work can be challenging, especially when the outcome of those decisions can significantly impact the organization and the people it serves. Whether you are a manager or an individual contributor, there are times when you will be faced with difficult choices that require you to consider your options and carefully make…
Read MoreNo Succession Plan? What could go wrong?
Succession planning can be seen as a “nice to have,” but it can wait. Umm, not so much. I was an executive with a credit union when the CEO died suddenly at a legislative breakfast at the state capitol. The disruption, disarray, and sense of fear were overwhelming. Key executives were more worried about their…
Read MoreBad, bad culture…
Corporate culture refers to the values, beliefs, and behaviors that shape a company’s overall work and service environment. A positive corporate culture enhances employee satisfaction, fosters innovation, and promotes productivity. Conversely, a bad corporate culture devastates a company, its employees, and its customers. In this article, I will explore the dangers of bad corporate culture…
Read MoreBuilding New Leaders is Job One.
Why Leadership Development Should Be a Top Priority. Leadership is a critical component of any successful organization. Influential leaders can inspire, motivate, and guide their teams toward achieving goals. However, leaders are not born; they are made, which is where leadership development comes in. Effective leadership is critical to the success of any organization. Leaders…
Read MoreWhy a Fractional Executive?
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, it’s becoming increasingly important for companies to be flexible and adaptable. One way to achieve this is by hiring a fractional leader or an interim or part-time executive. A fractional leader is an experienced business professional hired to fill a temporary leadership role, typically for a specific project…
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