There will be times when someone gives you feedback that you didn’t ask for or want. It is easy to become frustrated when this happens, especially when they notice something that you didn’t. However, feedback is essential to improvement, and the reason someone may not feel receptive to it is because...
We’ve all said it: “I just don’t have the time,” and sometimes that is absolutely true; we don’t have enough time to do everything we want or intend to do. But be honest with yourself, are you using this as an excuse to get out of the things you said you would do? It’s one thing to politely decline ...
Most leaders get to where they are because they are top performers, and as such, it can be difficult to not step in when their team is struggling. Leaders act as guides for their team, but there is a fine line between helping them and over-helping them, thus hindering the team’s ability to learn and...
Like most things in life, there is not an overnight hack for becoming an effective leader, especially when it comes to connecting with and influencing others. With how fast-paced society has become, the shortening of attention spans, and the need for instant gratification, people struggle to commit ...
Most people have heard the phrase, “Fake it till you make it,” but how often do we hear people talking about building confidence through competence? It’s not a new concept, but it does require more work than simply acting “as if” you are where you want to be, even if you’re still on the journey. Fak...
Every person has a role to play in the success of the team. There will be things that a person is naturally good at, while they struggle with other things, but that’s where someone else can step in. High-performing teams have figured out how to distribute the workload based on individual strengths. ...
The reason organizations and people make a change is because they want to achieve a different result. They take new action in order to achieve a new outcome because what they are currently doing is not working the way they want. The key to successful change is that it serves a purpose. Don’t just ch...
When we are interviewing candidates for a position, we are looking for two main things: how skilled the candidate is and whether they will be a good fit for the organization. When the individual does not have all of the necessary skills, it is still possible to train them up to success. However, if ...
A poster isn’t a plan, and motivational words on the wall won’t lead your team to where you want them to go. If you have a message that you want to put up as a reminder for your team, that is a great thing to do, but it cannot replace your efforts as a leader. You must model the expectations that yo...
Many times when we feel overwhelmed, it’s not that we cannot handle our work but rather that we have overcommitted ourselves. We fall into this trap of saying yes to everything and then trying to make it work but not having the time or energy to see it through. Sometimes the best thing we can do for...
How you present yourself physically has a significant impact on how you are perceived. Many times, your energy introduces you before your words ever do. People notice how you carry yourself, how you dress, and the nonverbal communication you are emitting. When you want to make a positive first impre...
The thing about building a culture of accountability is that it only works if everyone is on board, whether it’s a new hire, someone who has been with the company for years, or top leadership. Accountability applies to all levels of employment, and there is not a single person who is exempt from the...
