Leadership
The What, Why and How of Vulnerable Leadership
What is vulnerable leadership? Vulnerability may look different for each of us. It depends on our personalities, our upbringing, our experiences and so much more. For some, vulnerability can mean fearing not always having the answers while others fear having to say, “I was wrong”. Vulnerability means showing emotion, and in this article we explore how great leaders make vulnerability a strength.
Disagree With Respect At Work: Part II
When you and I disagree with respect for each other it becomes and opportunity to work as a productive, creative team. Especially when stakes are high these three additional approaches / building blocks can help us have successful difficult conversations and be able to disagree with respect at work, with family and even with strangers. And don't forget to check out Part I of this series for more.
Disagree With Respect At Work: Part I
Disagreement is part of every business environment. And to disagree with respect at work is a sign we are part of a healthy business culture. Whatever we experience at work will also influence our behaviour, our relationships, and our enjoyment at home. This makes it even more important we recognize our responsibility to be part of a healthy business culture that embraces disagreeing with respect.
What Is Best Alternative To A Negotiated Agreement or BATNA
You empower yourself by preparing one and preferably more BATNAs (options), in advance of a negotiation. Whether you are asking for a pay increase, buying a competitor company, or deciding with your partner about where to go on vacation. And when you are done defining your BATNAs, go further and define the BATNAs of your counterparts.
How To Develop A Strategic Plan
How do you go about being successful when faced with the mammoth time-consuming task of developing a strategic plan? My quick advice is, “Be patient, take it one step at a time – don’t skip any steps, and include as many other people as possible at every step”.
Work-Life Balance Requires Respect, Trust And Choice By Everyone
So many people are asking "How do you respect work-life balance?" and "Is Work Life Balance Possible?". Organizations are continuing to struggle finding ways to address the reality that for a company to succeed, employees need to feel like their leaders care about them. The question is, "What is the balance between employee needs and business needs?"
Difficult Conversations: Never Easy – Always Worthwhile
I propose it’s better to have a conversation that will be uncomfortable in the short time and give the employee the opportunity to see you as someone who cares about their personal and professional future. By having a difficult conversation and resolving conflict you are also empowering them to decide if they would like to adjust their behaviour.
What Is A Mission Statement?
Like your vision statement, when anyone reads your mission statement, they should feel inspired and believe in it. Everyone must also believe in the leadership of the company and employees and suppliers must see themselves as willing participants who are working together to achieve todays and tomorrows goals.
What Are Core Values?
I often ask clients the question "What are your core values". I do this because i see core values as a list of action-oriented verbs that clearly and concisely represents the company’s guiding principles. Consider these steps when planning how to find your company’s unique set of core values.
What Is A Vision Statement?
Every company should have a vision statement. A vision statement is a document that provides a guiding light for everyone who might be interested in the company. It should act as an invitation for employees, potential employees, suppliers, and customers to join the company on their journey.