Leading yourself means being aware of your strengths and areas of opportunity. It means being honest with yourself about who you are and what you are capable of. Only when you have a strong sense of self-awareness can you begin to lead others authentically and effectively.
Leadership is not a rank. It's an approach. Leadership is not about making people do things. It's about the ability to inspire them to do something. Being a leader today means having the knowledge, skills, competence, and understanding of engaging, motivating, and managing people.
Starting the day with clarity is the first step in making a difference as a leader. Clarity alone will not make the difference. The difference comes when you show exactly how the “what” equates to the success of your over-arching goals … Read more
Counseling employees never gets easy. It is one of the most difficult and challenging things a manager will have to do. And, it is very necessary if you and your team are to succeed. How you deliver your message is … Read more
There is a lot to be learned from the way “things used to be.” Wisdom has become a scarce resource. We all have our Grandma-isms, and chances are you’ve observed they are pretty similar from one Grandma to another. That … Read more
Nothing has a bigger pay off than when you spend time getting clear about what needs done. Spending time upfront to clarify the goals, strategies and objectives will increase understanding and quickly result in a focused effort. When things aren’t clear … Read more
Everyone struggles with keeping their attitude positive, even people in leadership roles. The pressure of leadership, personal issues, and life, in general, will impact your mood, energy, and attitude. And, attitude matters more than you realize. When left unchecked, your … Read more
Farmers have a strong work ethic. Rarely will you see anyone on a farm slacking, procrastinating, complaining or carelessly completing a task. Growing up on a farm instills a strong work ethic, value system and character because these qualities are essential … Read more
Success can be based on a number of factors. Most often we are told what we need to be successful when it reality it is what we need to give up. My list of 8 things smart leaders have given up … Read more
Working out isn’t just good for your body. It improves your well-being and greatly impacts how you carry yourself. Working out is proven to change an “off day” into a productive one. Doing sit-ups, taking a 20 minute brisk walk or … Read more
It is natural for people to form groups at work. They group and bond with others who share similar backgrounds, interests and job functions among other reasons. Usually, these groups are formed with good intentions but as time goes on … Read more
Every day you need to have the mindset that you are going to show people how great you are. This has to be what motivates you through the tough days and times. When you walk into a room, when you … Read more
It is so easy to get stuck in office complain chain. Sometimes you spread the complaining around and other times people draw you into their complaints. Here are 5 things you need to stop complaining about. Your salary Because you never … Read more
Feedback is among the greatest gifts that you will ever receive from a manager. Feedback improves your performance, aligns expectations, develops your skills, solves problems and will help you navigate the waters toward a promotion and increased pay. Feedback benefits … Read more