Strong leaders are respected for making tough decisions promptly. Yet sometimes a challenging and stressful decision can stop you in your tracks. If you find yourself in this situation, this simple checklist may help ease the process — and increase your comfort and confidence — resulting in a sound and timely decision: Identify the areas […]
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Who is Afraid of the Big Bad Interview?
Have you ever felt nervous about a job interview? Me too, here’s what helps me to shift to a more positive and confident mindset. I spent most of my 20s living in Los Angeles, pursuing an acting career. An actor’s version of an interview is an audition, equally nerve racking. The actor typically auditions for […]
Be the Manager Everyone Wants to Work For
So, you want a smooth-running operation and a productive team. The first thing to know is this: your people don’t want to be managed. They want a manager who provides leadership, opportunity and support. If you’re going to manage anyone, manage yourself. That means keeping a cool head and a steady presence under the daily […]
3 Simple Ways to Build or Rebuild Trust
Trust is at the core of any successful relationship. At work, when we trust someone it fosters confidence in their discretion, integrity, and decision-making. You may think that to establish trust, you need to demonstrate or deliver something highly impressive or noteworthy. In reality, it’s your daily interactions, communications, and behaviors that build trust. Although […]
Savvy Leaders Have Focus
Our business environment is more complex and fast-paced than ever before. Savvy leaders focus the organization through the lens of four equally important issues. Destination: We are working toward what end and why? Great leaders articulate the intended result through vision statements, organizational reviews and frequent, regular meetings with teams and groups of teams. They […]