The best leaders and managers view workplace mistakes as learning opportunities, an experience that can be used to ensure fewer issues in the future. So, what can you do to reduce missteps and avoid the most common mistakes leaders make? First, recognize that everyone in a management position suffers the occasional misstep. To be flawless ...
"Why am I here? I am not properly qualified for this. I’m in over my head. I think [Insert Name here] could do this better than me." Does any of this sound familiar? You are not alone. But feeling fraudulent after a promotion to a new leadership position affects most careers. It's a phenomenon known ...
As women try to rise through the ranks, they are continuously met with significant, often unseen, barriers. But is it even possible to skip the so-called “broken rung” phenomenon and tackle gender disparity in corporate America? Fixing the “broken rung” is simple in theory but more challenging in practice. The first step is to acknowledge ...
The idea behind change management leadership is straightforward, as is the role of leadership in change management initiatives. So why do 70% of US organizational change management plans fall short? And what can you do to avert those failures [1]? There are reasons for US companies failing in their change efforts. Much of it starts ...
Making the leap to a leadership position mid-career often entails a significant shift in daily routine and responsibilities. It also requires examining company goals and procedures through a completely different lens than that of an individual contributor. So what is the best approach when preparing for your mid-career leadership transition? People and businesses invest in ...
Your leadership traits are the qualities that define your success. Do you know the critical traits and skills of an effective leader in 21st-century America? Moreover, how you can build on your existing key leadership qualities and join the ranks of the best leaders? All great leaders are self-confident. Of course, leadership styles vary depending ...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) matter in the modern work environment. Yet, the challenges of diversity in the workplace can be significant, especially when trying to get your DEI initiatives off the ground. So, how do you strike the right balance and avoid a DEI backlash undermining your efforts? Several avoidable mistakes can derail an ...
Leadership development has no graduation, there is always room for improvement. Continual change and growth is inevitable as people and cultures adapt to an ever-changing workplace. But what makes an effective leader, and what do the greatest leaders have in common? Effective leadership supports and encourages. A respected leader gives clear direction and sets challenging ...
The new American workplace is upon us, but why is it happening, and what does this brave new world of work look like? Moreover, how will the C-Suite and senior leadership teams adapt to these rapid changes amid the great resignation phenomenon? The COVID-19 pandemic saw lockdowns, self-isolation, and the closure of many bricks and ...
You can combine the five components of emotional intelligence and leadership to become a more effective manager. But what is high emotional intelligence, also known as emotional quotient (EQ), and how can women leaders understand their EQ levels? EQ is the human ability to recognize, understand, exploit, and manage one's emotions in positive ways. Leaders ...
