The Leadership Insights Blog by Liz Weber, CMC, CSP

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Category: Leadership Development

Why Are They Resisting This Change?

In a recent coaching session, Jason, a manager new to his position shared, “My team is fighting even the most basic of changes.

It’s Not Done Until Its Purpose Is Served

There’s an interesting trend I’ve been observing of late: Leaders are ‘accepting’ projects as being ‘DONE’ even though the goal doesn’t fulfill its purpose or the true need for it in the first place.

What Does Your X Department Say About Your Culture and Company

Last week, I had lunch with two colleagues who are Human Resources consultants. They shared their hypothesis that the culture of an organization can be summarized by the ‘health’ of the company’s HR (Human Resources) office.

What Do You Need of Me?

If your work world of late is similar to that of most of my clients’, you’re busy. You’re really busy. Most days, you’ve come to claim success if you can even start, much less finish, just one item on your ever-growing To Do List.

Please, Stop Talking

“You’re losing all credibility. Please, stop talking.” I couldn’t say it out loud, but that thought went through my head as I observed ‘LeAnn’, a new board director during her first board meeting.

Do Your Job – Independently and Competently

In my conversations with leaders last week, one common theme was apparent: They want - no, they need - their managers and team members to become more self-sufficient, skilled, and confident in their respective roles.

Change Your Organization’s Culture in 12 Months

Change your organization’s culture in 12 months. That statement sounds crazy right? It sounds impossible, but it’s not.

Focus On Them Not On Yourself

“So how are things going with your new executive vice president?” I asked Taylor, a senior vice president.

See It Before It Happens

Wouldn’t it be great if the next time something unexpected happened, your team spent less time reacting and more time taking action? It may sound impossible, but it’s not.

Are You Developing Problem Reporters or Problem Solvers?

“I know this is terrible to say, but I don’t want Larry on my executive team. He sucks the energy out of the room. Brad, the previous director who managed Larry, was great, but Larry exhausted him!