In today’s fast-paced professional world, soliciting feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and even subordinates isn’t just a routine; it’s a catalyst for growth and progress. Regardless of your position – whether you’re a seasoned executive or a new team member – actively seeking feedback and, crucially, following up on it can
When leaders blame other people or circumstances for problems, or fail to acknowledge how they may have contributed to undesirable outcomes, or try to “fix” people instead of fixing the systems within which their people work, they end up producing team members who are more concerned with passing the buck
Unlock Success with Executive Coaching Executive coaching has emerged as a powerful tool for professional development, offering leaders a tailored approach to enhance their skills and achieve peak performance. As organizations recognize the value of investing in their leadership teams, the concept has gained popularity. In this article, we
Why is employee engagement important? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a record 47.4 million Americans voluntarily quit their jobs in 2021. This mass exodus from the workforce was no doubt spurred on by COVID-19. However, this trend began before the pandemic, and challenges with finding and retaining talent
This book of the month, QBQ! The Question Behind the Question, is one of Patrick Britton’s favorites, and his go-to book on personal accountability. No organization, or individual, can achieve goals, compete in the marketplace, fulfill a vision, or develop people and teams without accountability. QBQ! answers the question –
What makes an effective executive? The measure of the executive is the ability to “get the right things done.” This usually involves doing what other people have overlooked, as well as avoiding what is unproductive. Intelligence, imagination, and knowledge may all be wasted in an executive job without the acquired
When we think of risk it typically conjures up negative connotations. Why is that? “This book helped me to realize that proactive risk management can be a positive experience, versus the negative one most people hold onto when thinking of risks,” says Brad Malone. “Humankind has typically grown through adversity,
Leaders Eat Last is for those who want to feel they and their work matter and for those who want to inspire others to feel the same. Imagine a world where almost everyone wakes up inspired to go to work, feels trusted and valued during the day, then returns home
In Good Leaders Ask Great Questions, John Maxwell shares the art of asking questions, using them to learn and grow, connect with people, challenge yourself, improve your team, and develop better ideas. Leaders must ask questions to develop and grow, and this holds true throughout your career. The more questions
Do you remember the last major initiative you watched die in your organization? Did it go down with a loud crash? Or was it slowly and quietly suffocated by other competing priorities? What happened? Often, the answer is that the “whirlwind” of urgent activity required to keep things running day-to-day
