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This is a great question that we tiptoe around as leaders. We think of leaders as a single thing, you are a leader or not. Sometimes we say someone is a thought leader, but the singularity of the concept is the same. the thing is, that not all leaders are the same. The difference between …
For many of us, we were raised to be self-sufficient and not rely on others for our own success. Asking for help is seen as a weakness or lessens your value because you can’t do it alone. However, such thinking creates barriers to growth and relationship building. The interesting aspect of this challenge is that …
A lot of factors impact your health. Diet and Exercise are two very important ones. One, that we don’t acknowledge enough is stress normalization. That is when you let stress become a normal part of your life accepting the negative effects as a new normal. It can be just as dangerous as a poor diet …
Understanding and managing your time is critical to your success. This article will focus on leaders, but the concepts can be applied to any role even home and personal aspects of your life. This article will not focus on task management, review my other articles if you want to carry this concept forward. What is …
We tend to think of happiness as a destination we can reach with the right mindset or outlook on life. The majority of positive and motivational quotes reference how to be or become happy. It is arguably the most coached topic both in life and work areas. The challenge is that even with all that, …
Culture is like a garden, tend to it diligently with care and you will grow fine produce. Mistreat, ignore or poorly plan it and weeds will consume it. If you are a leader or an employee part of a team, it is important to play your part to develop a wonderfully positive culture. Leaders It …
New leadership situations can be difficult to navigate and manage. You can find yourself unprepared, lost, and overwhelmed. Use these tips to avoid common mistakes and accelerate your career. When taking on a new leadership role it is critical to understand that old methods typically do not work. You need a fresh approach to the …
Personal journies are unique and special to the person that is on them. There may be those that join the journey, but it remains unique to the person that is on it. I have found great wisdom and lessons from that that have shared their personal journies with me. They are probably some of life’s …
Forbes Coaches CouncilCommunity Voice Link to the original article. Below is an excerpt from the original. Motivation is often a hot topic in leadership, with everyone having their own ideas of what does and doesn’t work. When a motivating tactic works well, it can boost both short- and long-term productivity and morale. But when it …
Forbes Coaches CouncilCommunity Voice Link to the original article. Below is an excerpt from the original. A frequently repeated leadership tip is, “Play to your strengths.” It’s advice that’s not only a bit vague, but also misleading: Often leadership involves having to deal with situations we’re not accustomed to or that make us uncomfortable. And, …
