3 things every leader needs
Nothing can hold a team back like a leader who has already learned all they are going tol. You’ve likely seen the leader who just keeps showing up, year after year, exactly the same. They bring the same tactics, make the same mistakes and do just enough to survive. Their lack of commitment to their…
Read MoreWhere are all of the future leaders?
If you are a leader, developing other leaders is your mission. It is what leaders do! I know you know this, or you wouldn’t be subscribed to Leader’s Lens! I also know a lot of you are fighting to make leadership development more of a priority in your organization. While development is treated like a…
Read More“Take your vacation!” A letter to managers
In 5 years, the only people who will remember you never disconnected long enough for a vacation are your kids. As a manager it can often feel like your time belongs to everyone else, which can make it challenging to step away and live your life. Remember this my friend (can I call you a…
Read MoreManager’s are not okay
Leadership is hard. Even with experience, mentorship, and sufficient onboarding it is a daily struggle. But to step in as a manager with no training is almost impossible. It leads to frustrations, attrition, and burnout. Look at this: And this is the number I really want us to focus on: 43% of managers say they…
Read More31% of CEOs are fired for this reason
Change is hard, and managing change is even harder. But during times of change is when it is most important to be thoughtful in how you communicate with your team. It’s a big deal. But as a leader, at every level, this is not easy! When change happens in your organization, you are expected to…
Read MoreThe Major Flaw of Servant Leadership
It was 2020. The world was shutting down, and I was helping leaders transition out of the office. The would now be working from home and leading remote teams. Everything at this time was uncertain. Decisions made on Monday were undone by Wednesday, and this made it difficult to lead effectively. In times like these…
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