“But I NEED to be there.” Oh boy, this CEOs FOMO was kicking in hard. But it was more than that. This is how he has ALWAYS done things. He has always been at the conventions. He has always been at the meet and greets. He has always been at the events. But his company […]
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One of the companies I work with just went through a huge upheaval. The CEO was in shock. His star manager informed him she was leaving. Luckily we have discussed this potentiality – not specifically in relation to this employee, but through the lens of a followership-leadership pipeline. Was he really prepared for what came
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Soooo, I am not so fond of SMART goals. Wait a second – what are SMART goals? Ok so a very quick breakdown for those who don’t know (if you do skip to the next section) The SMART framework is used to set Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-Bound goals. Specific – clearly defined outcome.
You may need to help your leaders transition between abstract and concrete thinking. Their ability to move between these is important for your team. And you can help them. First – Are you picking up on problems that others are missing? By providing solutions rather than just focusing on the problem, you are encouraging the
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Are you drowning your leader in choices? Are you making them feel like they are in the salad dressing aisle or trying to buy a pair of jeans? Guess what, you’ve engulfed then in the paradox of choice. Don’t get me wrong. Leadership is about making choices. Most of us love choices (I may be
“Sarah” was exceptionally qualified and consistently delivered top-tier performance, but she was being repeatedly overlooked for a promotion within her company. Frustratingly, Sarah was unable to understand why she was being passed over for a role she felt she deserved. She was stuck in a revolving door of confusion. When Sarah first reached out it
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