Historically, successful leaders were evaluated and measured by how much they GOT DONE. As a manager, YOU were the EXPERT. YOU got the RESULT. YOU solved the problems. YOU instructed others. That is how you were successful. BUT…today…that’s not enough anymore....
We’ve all heard this phrase before. It’s what we say when we’re trying to determine which battles are worth fighting and which battles are better left alone for our sake and for the sake of all involved. As a #leader, you can’t put out EVERY fire, you can’t solve...
Being an approachable and supportive leader is a great goal, but what happens when doing this becomes a stressor and you’re interrupted all day with no way to get your work done? Now you’re taking home work after hours, you’re on your laptop and missing time with your...
As a leader, are you focused on the GAP or the GAIN? So what is the GAP and the GAIN anyway? The GAP = looking at where we SHOULD be (as individuals or as a team) and comparing that to where we are TODAY… and then, constantly working to close the gap. The GAIN =...
Is it selfish as a leader to want to build and advance your own career? Some leaders have wondered how they can advance as a professional without feeling like they are taking advantage of the people they lead… The truth is, most of us want to advance, grow, and...
I was talking with someone recently who said: I’ve heard you talk often about a leadership dream team. What is a dream team exactly? Well, the answer is nuanced and can look different with each group of leaders. It can vary based on levels of leadership, industries,...
