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Leadership Training: What Leaders & Employees Really Think
What leaders & their employees *really* think about leadership training that no one talks about... Often when leaders & their teams participate in leadership or team development, they come in nervous,...
Delegating: 3 Common Mistakes Leaders Make
3 common mistakes leaders make when delegating... Have you ever delegated a task only to have it NOT be completed or you get the work back & feel disappointed or frustrated because it didn’t meet your expectations?...
Soft Skills: Why Leaders Struggle With It
Why is it that so many leaders struggle with the ‘people’ side (aka the ‘soft skill’) of leadership? Most leaders become leaders much as I did. They perform their job really well…they’re results-driven, hard-working,...
Hired Change Agent Becomes Part of the Problem
What happens when the 'change agent' you hire actually becomes part of the problem? A company we worked with brought in a senior operations leader as a 'change agent' to increase efficiency, safety, productivity &...
The Truth Hidden Under Workplace Negativity
The TRUTH hidden under workplace negativity & complaining... As a leader, it’s normal to feel frustrated when you’re bombarded with complaints, whining & negativity. After all, who wants that in the workplace?...
Coach Leader: What are the requirements?
Being a great COACH leader requires both SELF-awareness and OTHERS-awareness. As a leader, understanding human behavior and where that behavior comes from (our natural wiring, our values, our life experiences, and the...
I Don’t Have Enough Time
How telling yourself and others “I don’t have enough TIME” is sabotaging your results and credibility... Do you often think or say things like... * "I don't have enough time." * "I just can't get everything done." *...
Haven’t had an uninterrupted vacation in years?
Haven’t had an uninterrupted vacation in years? I was coaching a leader in manufacturing who at one point said to me, “I haven’t had an uninterrupted vacation in years.” “What do you mean?” I asked. “I always get calls...
Leader Handles Difficult Conversation Effectively
“She handled a very difficult conversation with the employee beautifully. Probably better than I would have. And the outcome for all involved was so positive. We’re amazed at her progress!” This was the feedback we...