What Would You Do If I Weren’t Here…

Apr 25, 2023 | Leadership Development

No, this article isn’t going to be about what will happen to your company if something were to happen to you. This article is about what’s happening with your company NOW. More specifically, what’s happening with your managers and team members now – and what’s NOT happening with them - while you're their leader. What are you teaching them to do and not to do? What’s happening with your managers and team members now – and what’s NOT happening with them – while you're their leader. What are you...

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Feb 21, 2023 | Leadership Development

When you read the title for this article, you may have heard the 1981 song from The Clash in your head. It’s a great song. Like that song, this article is about deciding to stay or leave a relationship. However, in this case, I’m talking about leaving the relationship with your current role or employer. Obviously a decision like this isn’t one to be taken lightly, even if it’s one that needs to be made quickly. As several of my coaching clients have come to realize as they look at...

Can You Think Strategically?

Sep 23, 2022 | Leadership Development

Do you think strategically? Can you? Do you know how? Recently, I’ve been asked by several clients to help them and their managers think strategically. Given the challenging economic climate, the tight labor market, and the need for enhanced seamless remote and in-person service delivery capabilities, a manager’s ability to be flexible, efficient, and to think strategically are at an all time high. Given the challenging times, the need for strategic thinking skills is at an all time high....

Bringing On New Senior Staff?

Aug 16, 2022 | Leadership Development

Having a new senior staff member join the team is an exciting - and frightening - experience. It’s exciting and frightening for the new team member as they wonder: Will this be a good fit for me? Will I like my new team and my new clients? Will I like the work? Will I be able to contribute and make an impact? Will this be a good move professionally or will this set me back? Do I have what it takes? It’s also exciting and frightening for the team as they anticipate the impact of the new senior...

How You Manage Personality Clashes Says A Lot About You

Jul 19, 2022 | Leadership Development

Maybe there’s something in the air or maybe the planets have shifted, or possibly we’re all just really tired of all of the turmoil. Whatever the cause, there’s an increase in personality-driven, team member conflicts. I’m seeing less patience and intentional conversations, and more clipped, curt, and non-candid conversations with managers and their teams. Whatever the nature, cause, or severity of your team member conflicts, how you as a leader respond says a lot about you, your leadership,...