“The only constant in life is change” is a familiar and frequently quoted phrase. The last few years have proven this to be true, and it is guaranteed that you will be navigating the expansion of your comfort zone for time eternal.
Are you often frustrated and disappointed when you try to delegate, only to find the work show back up on your desk again – for YOU to complete? I was recently talking with a colleague who was frustrated with a consultant she had hired to complete a technology transition for her company.
Most leaders agree that expectations and results are the heart of building a culture of accountability. Yet, there are still countless leaders who are completely freaked out when their team members don’t perform the same as THEY would.
All leaders appreciate their team members, but some do it better than others. In general, people are looking for more appreciation at work.
I’ve been lucky enough to have a handful of amazing mentors in my life. These people instilled in me a sense of calm assurance, confidence, and trust.
By giving employees a sense of agency, companies can inspire the type of decision-making that increases the willingness with which people do their jobs.
Defining moments are what make leaders great. They help us become more authentic leaders. They reveal, they test, and they ultimately shape the people we become.
Do you know the ways in which you habitually rob yourself of your leadership? For example, do you find yourself running on autopilot, not always making the best decisions, or simply pushing to one side the nagging feeling that change is needed?
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why those you lead don’t get their work done on time, on budget, or as agreed, here are some words of wisdom for you.
If 2021 has shown us anything, it is that we have got to get out of our comfort zones and stretch ourselves to meet unexpected challenges.