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.
Lack of communication, lack of leadership, or lack of organized systems that facilitate conflict resolution are all common causes of negativity in the office. When negativity runs rampant in the office, it means that people aren’t able to work to … Read more
Leaders are always looking for ways to increase employee engagement. They spend time designing ways their employees can have more positive interactions. Even more, leaders want to help their employees become more resilient. For that reason, establish habits of gratitude … Read more
Employees can only be as good as their manager, and the middle managers directly impact the employee experience. Leaders create the vision, mission, and culture. Middle managers deliver on that vision, mission, and culture. More so, they set the atmosphere … Read more
According to Harvard Business Review, imposter syndrome is a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident success. People with imposter syndrome suffer chronic self-doubt and a sense of intellectual fraudulence that override any feelings of success or external … Read more
Organizations aren’t investing in developing their leaders, never mind new leaders. When leadership development is present, it often misses the fundamental mindset changes new leaders need to make. When new leaders fail to make a shift in mindset, they continue … Read more
Successfully transition into a new leadership role by following these tips. Whether transitioning in the same organization or a new one, it is a challenging and critical moment for your career. Your actions in the first few months will determine … Read more
When employees go rogue, office culture will go toxic. Demanding bosses, lofty goals, and excessive workloads create stressful situations. It creates a perfect storm that bleeds into the personal lives of employees. But these things alone won’t cause employees to … Read more
It is vital to your career progression that you have a leader worth following. The right leader will offer more learning, growth, and open more doors that help you move forward in your career. Following the wrong leader will set … Read more
No one is immune to annoying other people. Leaders are no exception. According to Gallup, managers account for 70 percent of employee motivation. With that high of a level of influence on the team, it is critical to have the … Read more
Management by walking around is a timeless management technique used to retain top talent. It helps avoid surprises when the 360 reviews come out, builds bonds that keep top talent, and earns the respect of employees. Management by walking around … Read more
Being happy is hard. Being happy at work is harder. Unhappiness at work starts the moment you enter your mode of transportation. It continues when you arrive and have to interact with co-workers. Furthermore, you compare yourself to your peers … Read more
For an employee to be successful, their manager needs soft skills. Soft skills are character traits and interpersonal attributes that affect your ability to work with others. Because they determine how well you relate to others, managers must hone and … Read more