The Burden of Success
I was coaching a very successful client this week and she brought up an interesting topic. She said, “If my department is doing so well at work, why is everyone all up in my business and criticizing my people, process, and plan? My team is number one in the...
Describe a Time Where You Had to Admit You Were Wrong
Describe a time where you had to admit that you were wrong. What was it and how did you handle it? There are a few good ways I’ve seen this question answered, but before getting into the specifics, let’s look at the reason for asking the question. It is trying to...
Breaking the Bad Day Cycle
Bad days happen to everyone. You’re running late, stuck in traffic, spill coffee on your white shirt, and mispronounce your own name while introducing yourself in your 9 AM meeting (that you were also late to). One shitty moment seems to lead to the next....
Performance Reviews
Performance reviews are notoriously terrible and ineffective. But they don’t have to be. Be clear on what you are evaluating your employees on and consistently compare your employees based on consistent criteria. Nothing should be a surprise when it...
Build a professional network that propels you forward
Professional networks are not a new concept, but no one really tells you how easy it is to build one, who should be in it, or most importantly how to benefit from it. It is not paying fees to go to after-hours events with a mixed bag of strangers from multiple...
Integrity
One of the interview questions I like to ask is, “What are the most important qualities you look for in a boss?” The best answer I’ve ever received was integrity. I didn’t think it was a great answer at the time though, so I asked him to explain why. His...
How to Survive and Thrive with an Imposter Leader
Has a leader ever left you thinking, “You can’t do that! You’ll sink the whole company. Who hired you?” Skilled leaders use their power to build a bright future for their company, department, clients, and employees. However, if an imposter creeps into a...
Treat Others How You Want to be Treated
I always thought this statement meant that I should treat others well and be nice to them no matter what. But that isn’t really how I would want to be treated is it? If I have something hanging from my nose I would want someone to tell me. If I say...
How successful people overcome workplace anxiety, fast
Have you ever found yourself suffering from a case of the “Sundays”, wasting part of your precious weekend feeling nervous about returning to work on Monday? It’s more common than ever as employer expectations continue to grow exponentially. A few ugly...
Good Agendas Enable Great Meetings
Have you ever been to a meeting without an agenda? Chances are, it was a disorganized mess—all productive meetings start with a clear meeting agenda. The purpose of an agenda is threefold: It should help ensure you accomplish your goals; keep you on track with regards...
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