Lead Wherever You Are: Up-Level Life At Home With This Leadership Tip
As a leadership coach, I usually write about topics that have a clear business focus. The thing is, leaders are people living full lives. Going along with that, they frequently seek coaching on issues that span professional and personal spheres. Here’s an issue many grapple with: “I run a tight ship at work. I know […]
Want the Brass Ring? Act Like a Dude
Career transition is coming up as a topic for a number of my clients these days. For female clients in particular, the process of looking for a new role often sets off a spiral of crippling self-doubt. Once triggered, this loop of self-sabotagery goes something like this: “There is no way I am good enough […]
Engagement, Fire Ant Style
I’ve seen teamwork produce astounding results; I have also seen it fail miserably. Why? A lot of people like to blame the leader – and in some circumstances, that’s fair; but even the most talented leaders can’t fix everything. Researchers have been looking into one enduring example of teamwork in the natural world – fire […]
Think You’re a Good Listener? Think Again.
Let’s say a colleague or employee bends your ear about something that’s really bothering them. Which of the following responses sound like something you would say? -Educating: “You know, this could end up being a very positive experience for you if you just …” -Consoling: “It wasn’t your fault; you did the best you could.” […]
New Job? Choose the Future.
In this series on kicking butt in your new job, I’ve been sharing advice that will help you impress your boss early, build your brain trust, and avoid making rookie mistakes. Today’s post is about taking care of yourself. If you’re like most people, starting a new job can be stressful. Whether or not that’s […]
New Job? Know Your Sources of Insight and Get Up to Speed Fast
A key theme in rocking your new job is investing adequate time and effort into acquiring the critical tribal knowledge that lies at the heart of your new organization; in other words, the “how” of getting things done. This post shares seven sources of insight you can use to quickly learn the ropes of the […]
New Job? 5 Simple Things You Can Do to Have a Great Relationship with Your Boss
This post is the second in my series about kicking butt in your new job. Last week, I shared the 10 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid. In this post, let’s talk about five simple things you can do to get your relationship with your new boss off to a great start. Get out in front of […]
"Yes, but…"
Change is hard. No doubt about it. I was coaching a client the other day, and I could just hear it in his voice – he started the session clinging to the status quo at all costs. As we discussed the challenges he has at work, his reply to every solution, technique, or possibility, was, […]
New Job? Ten Rookie Mistakes to Avoid.
You’re starting a new role. How exciting! Whether you know it or not, your first 90 days can be make or break for you. I have heard at least one leadership development guru refer to these 90 days as “your battle against misunderstanding.” This is the time when you are learning your job, but not […]
