Growth as a leader Many leaders I coach are being groomed for the next level. Some have recently been promoted and feel over their heads. Other leaders intently watch and wait for their big break because they have been ready for a while. What they are working on as leaders may differ, but what they … [Read more...]
Transparency
What does this mean to the leader? It does not mean bare your soul and take the filter off of everything you say. It means to help your team execute by explaining the “why” behind your decision, the reason for a change or why something is suddenly really important to customers, to the … [Read more...]
MBWA
Management by wandering around. Coined by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard in the beginnings of HP, it meant walk around and talk with your teams, learn what they are working on, ask questions, find out what their concerns are, show you care, praise and recognize people. Basically, be visible and get in … [Read more...]
Practicality of letting go
For those of you who love problem solving, enjoy the challenge and excitement when a breakthrough is made, like to dominate conversations… this is for you. What got you here won’t get you there. Marshall Goldsmith authored a book by that name. He states that the skillsets and behaviors which were … [Read more...]
Mindset and Change
The topic of keeping up with change is on the minds of my clients more than ever. The Center for Creative Leadership states that of the 5 derailing behaviors which can hurt a leader, the number one in importance is failure to adapt and change. A few years ago, that trait was not number one. What made it … [Read more...]
Navigating the powerful person
Sometimes powerful people surround themselves with others who won't challenge them. If you are a direct report of that powerful person, you may be frustrated that you cannot suggest new ideas, or challenge that person in any way. Sometimes people agree with the boss even when it is not a good idea … [Read more...]
Lemmings
Ever notice how some folks in a group will always wait to see how others react before they do? It reminds me of watching television with my parents when we were kids and if they laughed at the scene, we would too. It is because we took our cues from them. That was how we learned. We are grown up now … [Read more...]
10 ways bosses improve teamwork and relationships
This is for you, bosses! Last week’s post dealt with 10 reasons you may not get along with your boss. What if you are that boss? What’s your role in improving relationships with your people? Answer: you have a huge role, for you need to set the tone for professional relationships. If your team cannot … [Read more...]
Investing in the future
When my parents passed away, I felt it would be appropriate to honor them by investing in a student’s future by creating a scholarship for a deserving high school, undergrad or graduate student. Dad was a high school agriculture teacher before he moved into agribusiness, and Mom said she always wanted to … [Read more...]
Support growth NOT by telling others they are smart
I need to vent a bit. When I hear a client or friend say, “That’s just who I am”, or “that’s not me”, or “I can’t change” it makes me crazy. It may look like they are poking fun at themselves, but in reality they are failing to take personal responsibility to change. They may be so set in their ways they … [Read more...]
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