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When Cool Heads Prevail

April 1, 2020 By onpointleadership

When Cool Heads Prevail

Are people talking about you behind your back and saying you’re a hothead? Or, do you notice your team is on edge all the time? What does this say about your ability to handle crisis?  Charlie was in his 30s and had a lot of potential--if only he could figure out how to modulate his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: growth, Leadership, management, Personal Development, stress management

The power of defining what you want

February 6, 2020 By onpointleadership Leave a Comment

The power of defining what you want

Managers Problem Solve Many managers state that their conversations at work are all about problem solving. Topics range from issues with the boss, to a conflict with a peer or direct report, to a misunderstanding with a coworker. Are you the manager who tells your people to come with solutions not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conflict Management, management, Problem Solving, Uncategorized

Put me in coach

March 25, 2019 By onpointleadership

Put me in coach

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...]

Filed Under: growth, Leadership, management, Personal Development, Uncategorized

MBWA

February 18, 2019 By onpointleadership Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Communication, Leadership, management

Practicality of letting go

January 8, 2019 By onpointleadership

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...]

Filed Under: growth, Leadership, management, progress

Navigating the powerful person

February 27, 2018 By onpointleadership Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Leadership, management, Problem Solving

10 ways bosses improve teamwork and relationships

December 12, 2017 By onpointleadership

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...]

Filed Under: Leadership, management, Team, Uncategorized

Support growth NOT by telling others they are smart

October 31, 2017 By onpointleadership Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Authenticity, Challenges, growth, Leadership, management

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