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Many of us were promoted into leadership positions with minimal or no training, development, or mentorship. We were great at a job, a role, or specific tasks, and then all of the sudden we were thrust into a role without a paddle. This sometimes results in an inability to move forward, and … [Read more...]
This week on a morning news show, Jon Meacham said: "Building Character Is A Process, Not An Event". Does this quote sound familiar? It probably does as we've been purporting for years that "Leadership is a process, not an event". Building and maintaining character is encompassed in … [Read more...]
Multi-tasking is defined by Wikipedia as "the ability of a person to perform more than one task at the same time". Initially this sounds like a skill we would all like to excel in but does it really serve us well? We all know how important listening skills are. We're reminded to remain attentive, … [Read more...]
This is a short interview with Mike Kublin about his session to be shown on the HDI 2013 Digital Experience. Whether you work for a small company and have zero direct reports or a major corporation with dozens of teams reporting to you, you must be able to lead and manage yourself before you can … [Read more...]
How would you define a high performer? What skills/talents would they possess? And, from a differing perspective, has your definition of a high performer and the required skill-set changed from a few years ago? If you answered yes, you're in good company! Don't lower … [Read more...]
Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990, passed away Monday. Although not appreciated by everyone, she was respected for her leadership style, standards, and determination, which earned her the title of "Iron Lady".As a leader, Lady Thatcher was also known for her … [Read more...]
We frequently hear about bullying among young people; it could be at school, on playgrounds, or wherever groups of youngsters share space. Sadly, bullying is much more widespread than that, and yes, it also happens in the workplace. It could be a co-worker; it may even be your … [Read more...]
We all want to succeed, our pace never slows down, we know we can juggle and accomplish amazing things, and because of this, we're sometimes guilty of over committing.So what could we do? We must learn to say "NO". THE POWER OF NO Learning … [Read more...]
Do you consider yourself to be "engaged" when at work? What about your peers, direct reports, or even your boss?For our purpose, we'll define being engaged at work as "a commitment to support your brand", and "a measurable degree of positive or negative emotional attachment to your job, colleagues, … [Read more...]
Do you have the tendency to make assumptions about people and things based on prior history? If you have the courage to say "yes", you have a lot of company! We've all heard that the word "assume" equates to making both "u" and "me" foolish (well, not exactly that word . . . ) Achieving … [Read more...]
The job market continues to be challenging and we need to differentiate ourselves from the competition. Will your leadership skills and behaviors position you to add value to your organization and enable you to obtain the position you desire? Our 12 … [Read more...]
To that we say poppycock! Whether team members work from home, or in the office, a team can be productive and successful. We understand this is controversial and open for debate, but we feel strongly "one size does NOT fit all". Trust is critical for creating high … [Read more...]
