Leadership
Almost No One Is Born A Great Leader
Today’s leaders need the qualities and skills that unify every team and inspire every individual. Because almost no one is born a great leader, great leaders today are proactive not only with the vision and values of their company and team, they are proactive in their own success and the success of their team members. Here are 3 ways you can avoid being a flawed leader.
You Are Asked To Meet Unreasonable Timelines. What To Do.
As a leader you often get difficult requests being made of you / your team in the future. What are your options and what should you do when you are asked to meet unreasonable timelines?
Four Rules To Be An Effective Leader
There are many great things great leaders do. Please enjoy these four rules to be a great leader that I follow in my own leadership journey and that I share when I coach other leaders who are not leaving their leadership success to chance.
How to Prepare for a Job Interview: Level 1
If you are just entering the workforce, it’s understandable you have limited formal work experience. That’s OK and to be expected. You still have important abilities and experience to offer and talk about during your interview. Lets explore examples of things you can share to demonstrate what kind of person you are and your interests.
How to Prepare for a Job Interview: Level 3
Final preparations are important. Here are a few additional things going on during the interview you will want to control or know about so they don’t throw you off your game.
How to Prepare for a Job Interview: Level 2
Knowing how to apply for a job and get an interview is important. Make a great impression from the first time they hear from you. This means your resume and cover letter have to be impressive. Here is how you can create a polished and well-written resume and cover letter.
How Leaders Can Use "The Motivation Myth" by Jeff Haden
When people are inspired by what they have accomplished, this success as Jeff Haden likes to call it in “The Motivation Myth” will give them a rush, and because they like that rush, this is when their internal motivation drive will kick in. As leaders we need to help others feel proud of what they are doing, learning and accomplishing.
Advice to build an inspiring corporate culture that energizes your corporate strategy.
Corporate culture and corporate strategy are symbiotic. Culture drives engagement and productivity through camaraderie, loyalty, learning, commitment – a willingness to proudly go the extra mile and lend a helping hand at a time of need or crisis. These are always driven by culture and rarely driven by strategy. Corulture lives within each of us but because it's more personal it must be nurtured.
Are Generational Differences Important To Study And Discuss?
Generational differences are real – just like cultural differences are real. Discussions about generational differences and generational diversity are important for team success. If we use it to determine how I will act as an individual or what kind of reward will inspire me, then making assumptions based on what year I was born will likely not do either of us much good.
Attention On Results: Teamwork In The Workplace
How Does Attention On Results Work? When the whole team is focused on achieving the same goal, team members will feel an energy as they work together and support each other and the project. Great leaders help every team member feel safe and free to respectfully challenge each other (including the ‘leader’), disagree and perhaps even argue as they share each other’s expertise.