Sometimes We Get What We Ask For

As leaders, when faced with difficult professional situations, we adults often revert to immature (i.e., girly or teenage-boy) behaviors. We second-guess ourselves, change our opinions erratically, fear the potential professional ramifications or – the worse yet – fear that others may not like us because of our actions. These and other self-defeating behaviors cause bosses, peers, and direct reports to doubt our abilities as leaders. If we doubt our own leadership decisions and abilities, why should others believe in us and continue to give us leadership opportunities?

Who wants to follow someone with no self-confidence? No one. So become the expert. Learn what you need to make decisions. Then make them and go with them. No one’s perfect, but at least you’re making decisions and leading.

What are you doing to sabotage your own leadership success?

Liz supports clients with strategic and succession planning, as well as leadership training and executive coaching.

Liz Weber CMC CSP

Liz Weber coaches, consults, and trains leadership teams. She specializes in strategic and succession planning, and leadership development.

Liz is one of fewer than 100 people in the U.S. to hold both the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designations.

Contact Liz’s office at +1.717.597.8890 for more info on how Liz can help you, or click here to have Liz’s office contact you.

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