The Leadership Insights Blog by Liz Weber, CMC, CSP
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What Have You Learned From an Employee Today?
Today following a leadership training program, I learned from a client's employee that she's seriously considering leaving their company. The employee is well-respected by her peers and has delivered consistently.
10 Indications It’s Time to Update Your Strategic Plan – Why, When & How
If you're wondering when to update your company's strategic plan, here are ten indicators it may be time:
Someone wrote "Update Me" in the dust on the printed version of your plan.
You vaguely remember creating your plan about the same time you bought your first fax machine.
Because of Your Leadership
Here's a leadership self-test for you: How many times has someone said to you, "I want to be a part of this organization because you're its leader" or "I'm working here because I want to work with you." Once, twice, several times, all of the time - never?
The Test of Leadership Power
No matter how you say it:
When the rubber meets the road;
The proof is in the pudding; or
Actions speak louder than words
Pay Attention to the Details
As a leader, our job is to clarify the future for our organizations and enable clear plans to take our organizations forward. As a manager, our job is to make the best use of the resources available to us to accomplish the current and near-term goals in front of us.
Focus on Leading Versus Doing
One of the many challenges leaders face is deciding what to focus on to ensure their organizations continue to be successful. As simple as that may sound, it's much easier to say than to do.
Are You the Kind of Organization You Need to Be?
One of my favorite thoughts for inspiration is by Jim Cathcart:
"How would the person I'd like to be do the thing I'm about to do?"
Don’t Forget The People in Your Life
I'm heading home after spending five great days in Phoenix attending the 2009 National Speakers Association (NSA) Fall Conference. In spite of the insights shared in the concurrent and general sessions, I am heading back to the office appreciating most the new friendships that have taken root.