Guest article by Peggy Sullivan Time is, for most, our most precious resource. We can use time, savor it, or fritter it away. Time management is a billion-dollar industry that has us searching for the magic bullet to get more done in less time. Countless programs help us manage time, yet being time poor is a common complaint. The value of time management is the ability to … [Read more...]
Thriving in Your First Leadership Position
Guest article by Janet Foutty When I began my career at Deloitte three decades ago, I didn’t have a 30-year plan. I didn’t even have a 3-year plan! As an idealistic and energetic, yet indecisive, business school graduate, I tried consulting to discover what I liked and what I was good at. After 30 years in professional services, what ultimately guided my journey within the … [Read more...]
Communication Tools To Inspire Others And Build High-Performing Teams
Guest post by Carolyn Stern, President and CEO of EI Experience and author of The Emotionally Strong Leader: An Inside-Out Journey to Transformational Leadership If you want to be an “Emotionally Strong Leader,” a person who can create trust bonds and deeper connections, motivate others and build high-performing teams, then you need to develop your Emotional … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Getting to Know Your Team
Guest blog by Ainsley Lawrence The Benefits of Getting To Know Your Team If you’ve recently been promoted to management, and you already know many of the people you’ll be managing, then you have a great advantage. By having familiarity with your team, you can improve communication and understand the feelings of your employees better than other managers that have been hired … [Read more...]
Manage Conflict by Eliminating the Three A’s
Guest post by Marlene Chism Getting promoted into a leadership position means you’ll have to do things that make you uncomfortable. You’ll have to initiate difficult conversations about performance, you’ll have to course-correct inappropriate behavior, you’ll have to set boundaries, you’ll have to inspire accountability. In short, you’ll have to learn how to maximize your … [Read more...]
Mentoring vs Coaching: 4 Key Differences And How to Maximize Both
Guest Post by Grace Lau When looking for professional and personal development, often coaching and mentoring are brought up. Both help individuals to grow, aiming to improve their performance and responses in various situations. However, the two terms have separate meanings and have significant differences in how they carry out their aims. We’ll look at some of the key … [Read more...]
The 4 Leadership Styles that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest
Guest post by Robert Jordan Your frame of reference affects your perceptions. For example, take four friends—an architect, a chef, a graphic designer, and a financial analyst—and sit them down around a table on launch day at the hottest new restaurant in town. When asked to describe their experience, chances are: The architect might note the structure of … [Read more...]
Flight Instructor and Gardener
Guest post by Mike Fransen Wings and Roots… those are two of the key ingredients my wife, Stacey, and I were instructed to help grow in our two daughters in route to launching them successfully into the world. Developed wings help us reach and dream beyond where our gifts and talents otherwise might alone take us. Deep roots ensure we always remain anchored in … [Read more...]
Taking Over Management of a Hybrid Team
Guest post by Ainsley Lawrence Every new manager gets confronted with challenges. Leadership classes and experience working under other managers can help you gain some of the skills and insights you need to oversee a team of workers, but there will always be elements of the job that you have to learn through trial and error. The rise of hybrid work arrangements has … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Accidentally Make Your Employees Hate You
Guest post by Indiana Lee Being a good leader is no easy task. You’re responsible for helping your employees reach their goals, fostering a positive workplace environment, and pushing for productivity without alienating anyone. Finding a management style that works for you is important; however, your style should never come at the expense of employee happiness. You might … [Read more...]