Recently we’ve been discussing perseverance. You can persevere but, as a leader, is there more to consider? Many of the remarkable leaders I work with demonstrate perseverance yet suffer in silence with their fear of failure, taking a toll personally and professionally. Over the next few weeks, we’ll take a look at a variety of […]
Challenges of Receiving Feedback
It’s tough to give or receive feedback in a culture of ‘nice’, where we infinitely extend grace. While working with organizations I notice the leaders becoming frustrated that their people aren’t performing as expected. Yet, not wanting their people to feel bad, they avoid the difficult conversations that hold people accountable. Some leaders create stories […]
Do you Need to Raise Your Trust Quotient?
During coaching conversations leaders often wonder: “How can I encourage my people to be more accountable?” You may feel that it’s simply a communication issue – once you learn to communicate better, problem solved. However, as we unravel the concerns around accountability, it becomes abundantly clear that trust – your lack of trust in yourself […]
Leadership Axioms
I found myself reflecting on leadership as I interacted with and watched my 18 month-old granddaughter play so lovingly with her babies. At only 18 months where did she learn to be so loving and tender to her baby dolls? Where did she learn to stand her ground while I was trying to influence her? […]
Perfecting Your Employee Recognition Skills
While being positive comes as second nature to some people, complaining seems to be a much more developed skill than praising. Many people find it difficult to be only positive; it’s as if they can’t help themselves adding a crushing blow. Think back to the character Carolyn Burnham (Annette Bening) in “American Beauty” when she […]
Creating What You Dream About for Your Life (Part 2)
5 More Strategies for Successful Goals
I’m following up on the great strategies Heidi Grant Halvorson writes about in her book Nine Things Successful People Do Differently. Most people don’t take goal setting seriously and never get beyond just thinking about them, rather than writing, planning and implementing. In my last post I explained the first four strategies for effective goal […]
4 Strategies for Successful Goals
I’m following up on successful goal setting tips from the book Nine Things Successful People Do Differently by Heidi Grant Halvorson. These nine strategies are based on decades of research on the key factors that influence performance. They are relatively straightforward and easy to apply, but the trick is to avoid skipping them because they […]
What Successful People Do Differently
Why do some people succeed and others flounder? Over the years, in my experience coaching various people, I’ve often asked myself that question. How do successful people set the stage for the ‘what’s next’, next promotion, best results, or stellar performance? One might wonder does it take: A high IQ? Personality? Good looks? Talent? Research […]
Leadership Theories Review
Leadership has evolved from the military models of centuries ago to contemporary theories of scientific management, situational leadership, servant leadership and other widely discussed styles. Based on the key questions journalists ask to uncover a story: who, what, when, where, why and how, here is a review of some traditional leadership theories. 1. Who is […]
Diana Gabriel, PPC