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Which Teams Perform Best
The dreaded team meeting! Every team has a team meeting, right? No matter the cadence, most teams have a regular meeting for a variety of objectives. But I’m curious…how effective are your meetings and your team? Here I share best
Always-On GPS
GPS even if you know where you’re going. For over 20 years, I’ve driven from my home to my parent’s home, the home I grew up in as a child, yet I always check my GPS. Why? The same reason
Check Those Emotions
Following a client meeting, my manager shared feedback on my presentation. It’s not what I was expecting to hear. What happens when you’re in these situations, receiving information that you don’t really want to hear? How do you save face
Maximize Your Leadership Time in the Office
You better max that time in the office! My husband, Matt, commutes nearly 60 miles to the office – ONE WAY! So you better believe if he’s going to spend time on the road driving nearly 120 miles for one
It’s the Who Not the How
It’s the WHO, not the how! Several years into my leadership journey, I was aware of the strengths I possessed while simultaneously I knew I could be much more effective and impactful. But I wasn’t exactly sure what was missing.
You’re Not Actually Growing!
The obvious answer is wrong! You already know that you must continue to expand your skills, so I’m not boring you with the, “top 3 ways to grow as a leader.” But what I will share, is that you’re probably
3 Critical Areas Senior Leaders Overlook
Leaders overlook these 3 critical areas. I’m confident that my manager overlooked three critical areas when she promoted me to my first-ever leadership role. Over the past 20+ years, I’ve witnessed many other senior leaders make the same mistake. Which is perhaps
Are You a “Too-Generous” Manager?
Are you a “too-generous” manager? When I first transitioned into a people leader role, I still had too much of the individual contributor mindset – what’s in it for me? But definitely by year five, it was all about my team. But
Should Everyone Develop Leadership Skills?
Should everyone develop leadership skills? We’re oftentimes asked whether or not everyone should develop leadership skills. We see this pop up most often when we’re co-creating a learning engagement for an organization or a team. I can certainly understand why they question
Frustrated with Your Team?
Frustrated with your team? Every leader will experience frustration with one or more of their team members at some point in time. It’s typically a result of not meeting your expectations – could be a deadline, communication, process, or really any
Risk of Working from Home
There was a period of time in my executive leadership role where I had the opportunity to #workfromhome one day per week. It afforded me several benefits at the time, and it continues today. I’m not alone. Women especially fight
Stop Blaming Company Culture
There’s no such thing as COMPANY CULTURE for the majority of organizations! According to research, toxic company culture is to blame for 25% of people resigning from their jobs. Yet, only a handful of companies have a true company culture.
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