At some point in your leadership career, someone you lead will say or do something that seems crazy, illogical, or irrational to you. Maybe you have already had this experience. When it happens, you might be at a loss for what to do next. If their actions aren’t interfering with or limiting team performance in some way, you might choose to let it go without addressing it. If … [Read more...]
How to Manage Upward with Tact and Diplomacy
At some point in your leadership career, you will need to “manage upward” – sell an idea, strategy, or approach to your leader that they either don’t want, don’t understand, or don’t like. The art of successfully navigating these complicated and difficult situations requires both tact and diplomacy. Ultimately, these situations rely on the same mindsets, skills, and … [Read more...]
FAQ Series: Dealing with (Missed) Deadlines
As managers and leaders, we have to manage our team and handle deadlines, specifically so that they do not miss them. Here are three questions to ask yourself to better help you deal with (missed) deadlines. https://youtu.be/lmdatd_H494?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet This:Missed deadlines are shared failure. Leaders get in front of the deadlines, not chastise after it's been … [Read more...]