31% 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 MoreDo people see you as a leader?
Does your team look at you like a leader? They might not. As you transition into new levels of leadership and start leading people who were your peers OR bring people on board to scale your business, it’s natural for imposter syndrome to creep in. We’ve all been there! Here is the question you need…
Read MoreDefault to yes
This situation happens to us all. One of your employees enters your office and starts rambling about a new idea. You can tell they are excited and that this idea means A LOT to them—even though you don’t understand it. You have a lot on your mind. Your team isn’t hitting its goals, and sales…
Read MoreBuilding Trust in the Workplace: A Leader’s Guide
Trust is the foundation for success on any team. It’s the first step in creating a healthy organization and will establish a foundation for growth. And it’s easy to overcomplicate the process of building trust. Seth Godin says, “Earn trust, earn trust, earn trust. Then you can worry about the rest.” Patrick Lencioni lists developing Trust as the…
Read MoreUnlocking Key Components of Employee Retention
Running a business or team is a juggling act. You have a lot of balls and bowling pins to keep in the air for your business to run successfully. As you gain skills and experience, keeping multiple pins in the air is easier. But eventually, you will get to a point where you will need…
Read More7 Steps to Better Meetings
A couple of months ago, I was in a meeting with a team discussing a new project. The meeting was scheduled for an hour, but as the discussion dragged on, it became clear that we were going to need more time. We ended up extending the meeting by another hour, and then another, until we…
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