The day you plant the seed is not the day you reap the harvest. Not only that, but you have to continue watering the seed in order for it to grow, and you may need to prune it at some point. The same applies to our own growth and development. One training, one book, or one inspirational speech can b...
Performance reviews are significant because they are intended to both compliment and correct employee behaviors. A performance review is not just about pointing out what an employee is doing wrong, but to also document all of the things that they are doing right. It should reflect their performance ...
The first step to becoming an effective leader is learning how to lead yourself. If you want people to trust your judgment, you need to be comfortable making quick decisions, you need to know how to regulate your emotions, and you need to understand what your values are and how they align with organ...
As much as we may sometimes wish that we could hit a redo button and try something again, we cannot avoid the consequences of our actions. No matter how much you regret doing or not doing something, how good your intentions were, or what outside factors played into the outcome, you have to make the ...
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...
Words can only take you so far before your actions need to take over. Telling your team that you are thankful for their efforts is important, but so is demonstrating your appreciation. You can do this in a multitude of ways, like offering bonuses, extra time off, and other incentives. People want to...
When you are introducing a change to your team, it is important to outline what will be different, why it matters, and how you plan to implement it. While change is often for the benefit of the team, it can also be a disruption, so you want to ensure that the change is communicated effectively and y...
Whether you are the smartest person in the room, you are in a position of power, you have influence over your peers, or you just have an air of confidence, I can assure you that your ego is not an effective strategy for a successful life. Having an ego, which is a person’s sense of self-esteem or se...
We tend to invest in a lot of things in life, like friendships, professional relationships, housing, travel, hobbies, and more, but the greatest investment we will ever make is in ourselves. We are our own greatest asset, and the sooner we realize and accept that, the better off we will be. Whether ...
Even athletes at the top of their game have a coach, so what makes you think that as a top leader you no longer need the same development the rest of your team gets? What makes you above training? Michael Jordan didn’t become great and then just stop working on himself. He continued to show up and t...
Who you are will always be at the core of how you’ll grow. You don’t achieve personal or professional success by acting like someone or something you’re not. You achieve success by aligning who you are with what you do. This requires self-awareness, a desire to better yourself, and a willingness to ...
When you’re interviewing a potential candidate for a position, what is it that makes you want to hire them? Do you go off of instinct, how friendly they are, how professional they dress for the interview, how they answer the questions, or something else? Many people make hiring decisions based on a ...
