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What is “peer coaching”? It’s usually defined as “a form of learning involving two or more colleagues working together to review current practices, teach one another, and develop, refine, and build new skills.” However, it is much more than that; when implemented and executed with intention, peer coaching has the potential to fast-track your growth and development.
Read MoreSteve Jobs once famously said, “Deciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do." While this is true, it is also much easier said than done, especially in the workplace, particularly for women.
Read MoreIn reaching my one year open-heart surgery anniversary this month, I wanted to share the lessons I learned during this time that directly relate to leadership with you. For those who want the short version of the lessons, they're right here below. For others, who want more of the story, keep on reading.
Read MoreThere are countless business books, courses, and blog posts aimed at helping leaders make better decisions. And for a good reason: as leaders, the success or failure of projects, plans, and even entire organizations rest in the decisions we make daily. Deciding on which philosophy to employ can be an overwhelming decision in itself! However, there is a deceptively simple practice that can make beneficial decision-making much more straightforward.
Read MoreAccording to CNBC, nearly 50% of companies want workers back in the office five days a week. After many months of working from home or adopting a hybrid work model, workplace cultures face a massive shift. If your organization is facing a similar change, the chances are good that you have had many conversations about workplace culture lately.
Read MoreSpringtime is just around the corner! With the warmer weather and longer days, our environments are shaking off the winter chill and being reborn – why shouldn’t that apply to you as well? As a busy leader, it is just as vital for you to make time and space for your own rejuvenation, especially if you are beginning to feel any of the tell-tale signs of burnout, which according to the American Psychological Association, is approaching an all-time high across all professions.
Read MoreAsk any leader what skills are the most vital to managing a team, and she’ll likely list “communication” near the top. However, developing outstanding communication abilities doesn’t come automatically. It takes dedicated time and focus, which is in short supply in today’s rapidly evolving workplaces, as more and more workplaces adopt a hybrid work model. In this light, practicing and improving communication is vital and will only become more so.
Read MoreQuick – what would you say is your worst habit in the workplace? Chances are, if you’re being honest, you are aware of at least a couple of your undesirable behaviors because a fact of life for today’s business leaders is that everyone, at every level of every organization, has some bad workplace habits. As a leader, you have an incredible opportunity to be a force for change when it comes to turning bad habits into good ones.
Read MoreIf someone were to ask you about your beliefs, you might think of deeply personal things like religion or political views. But, beliefs are far more pervasive in our everyday lives than many realize.
Whether we are aware of it or not, underneath every instance of action and communication are our beliefs, which are made up of the ever-growing culmination of our life’s experiences and thoughts. While some beliefs may change or fade, many others become ingrained in us…
Read MoreIn last month’s blog, we spoke about how to have and keep self-compassion. We talked about what it does for you as a leader and how to remind yourself to be self-compassionate. Without compassion, there is indifference. A lack of sympathy. No emotional effect. At times, it can feel like someone (or yourself) is being harsh when the compassion or empathy is not there.
Read MoreBrene Brown says that “Compassion is a belief system that we have to commit to about how we are going to treat ourselves.” As leaders, all too often you are self-critical and hard on yourself, thinking this is what you need to do to get the job done. You sometimes mistake being competitive and pushing yourself to the extreme as a requirement to be successful. However, this belief is untrue. Self-criticism actually stands in your way of being the best you can be. It makes you face mistakes from an emotional place, possibly making that mistake feel worse than it actually is. So what is the alternative? Self-compassion.
Read MoreIntention is defined as a determination to act in a certain way. When you are intentional, you have a clear purpose and a strong structure. You are present and committed to putting action behind your thoughts and words, resulting in better relationships in business and life. Having intention in the workplace is to be a leader who creates change and sets the tone for everyone.
Read MoreIn the fairly recent past, it was normal to have one or two jobs for an entire career and to live in one or two cities for your whole life. The norms are changing. It’s now common to have ten or more jobs in a career, to live in a dozen different cities or even different countries. You’ll find people who are dentists by day and musicians by night. The next generation might be the most diverse, in a variety of ways, that we’ve ever seen.
Read MoreWhat a hectic eighteen months we’ve been through. Our lives were turned upside down, so it’s easy to see how our priorities might be all shuffled up as well. Now we’re starting to see some sense of “normalcy” returning and people are starting to redefine success. It’s being called “The Great Resignation” or even "Great Awakening" as about 4 million people decided to quit their jobs in April alone. Burnout is the reason for quitting in many of these cases but people aren’t just switching employers, many of them are switching industries altogether. They are re-evaluating what is important and what they want in their careers. They are reorganizing their priorities.
Read MoreTechnology seems to have an ever-increasing role in the workplace. More and more of what we do can be automated, so one would think that workplace burnout would be steadily decreasing. That is not the case. Burnout at work is just as much of an issue today as it has ever been. As leaders, we’ve got to find ways to manage that burnout in ourselves and in our employees/coworkers.
Read MoreLeaders come in all shapes and sizes and from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences. They lead and influence in a variety of different ways. There has to be some common ground between these different leaders though, right?
Read MoreA promotion is undoubtedly an exciting event in anyone's work-life: new title, new responsibilities, a new view from the next rung on the ladder. However, when a promotion puts you in a position where you'll be managing your former peers and co-workers, the new landscape can be treacherous.
Read MoreImagine this: you are about to land a huge client, finish a career-making project, or are otherwise on the cusp of achieving something monumental. Then, somehow, you miss a deadline, make a preventable mistake, or do something to undermine your chances of success. It can be brutal, watching your efforts slip through the cracks.
Read MorePatience is more than a virtue. It is an art. And like all other art forms, it takes practice, and a willingness to allow it to adapt as our lives and circumstances change to reap the benefits. As a leader, you are likely familiar with the importance of patience with your employees, colleagues, and resources.
Read MoreEvery January 1st, people all over the world see the new year as a symbolic fresh start and as an opportunity to make the most of a new beginning. Given the events of the year that just ended, this positive mindset seems more urgent than ever. However, while the events of 2020 are still very much with us and will likely linger for much longer, you can still have your most successful, productive, and positive year yet.
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