Leading by Example? Avoid these Mistakes
One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is leading by email (or by texting or by a project management tool or by chat…
People-first™ Factor #1: Lead by Example
Have you ever had respect for a leader whose words did not match her actions? Have you ever had respect for a…
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The Thing About Leadership…
The thing about leadership is that its impact is often overlooked. In many organizations it’s written off as “fluffy” or “soft.” And, it’s…
What to do When Feedback doesn’t Work
I have written quite a bit in the past about the importance of providing feedback to team members. In fact, in a…
The Reluctant New Manager: Part 3
In Parts 1 and 2, I focused on how new managers can begin to make the transition from being a team member…
Recession Depression
Recession depression is definitely impacting your people. What is recession depression? It is fatigue. It is low morale due to the way…
The Reluctant New Manager: Making The Transition Part 2
In part 1 of The Reluctant New Manager: Making The Transition, I talked about two sets of symptoms that may indicate a…
The Reluctant New Manager: Making the Transition Part 1
Making the transition from peer to manager can be challenging. Change of status and responsibility when you transition into a leadership role…
Eat That Frog!
One of my best clients introduced me to a book last year by Brian Tracy called Eat That Frog. It has some…