The challenge that is finding the best management candidates is real. There are a lot of people out there who want to be a leader or manager, but do they really want to do the work of a leader or manager? The relational skills of the candidates are equally as important as their technical abilities. […]
Leveraging Your People’s Strengths
One of the greatest gifts a leader can give their people is to believe in their potential. Provide them with tools such as the strengths assessment, offer guidance and invite them to contribute the best of themselves to the greater whole. Your people feel valued and want to become engaged in an interdependent culture where […]
Be A Great Change Leader. Establish a Plan.
I’ve observed that the most successful change agents involve their people early in the strategic process. Their knowledge and expertise are valuable in creating the plan and early involvement builds buy-in to the process. Your people want to be a part of a successful endeavor whenever that is possible. It’s a feel-good experience all around […]
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 […]