In the world of being productive, a leader is not absent of fear — or even fearless — but courageous. The definition of courage is having fear but taking action anyway — in the presence of that fear. Understandably, for some, being the key decision-maker can be lonely. As part of management or leadership, there
The Other Side of Leadership: Making Tough Calls
As a leader within your organization and/or manager of a team, sometimes you have to make the tough calls. Say, you may like an employee as a person, but realistically recognize they’re not a good fit for the role or the team. And, unfortunately, if you can’t move them to another more appropriate role as
There Is No “One-Size” Managerial Model
Leadership styles may vary. It’s a plain and simple truth. The operative concept here to take away though is that different doesn’t mean less effective. This concept also means recognizing that it goes both ways. For example, if you have a different management style than your manager and/or mentor, you can be just as —
Listening Is Your Most Powerful Tool
In the last blogpost, I shared that leadership means being accountable, responsible and willing to take action. Today, I am focusing on a particular “take action” tool: the art and skill of listening. A key element by any measure. In fact, if you ask me, it’s the most powerful tool a leader has. Why and
Challenge Your Notion of What a Leader “Looks” Like
Whenever I’ve posited the question, “describe what a leader looks like to you,” the sum of responses I receive point to something curious. It’s as if age and other quantitative information serve as necessary determining factors. What would you say if I were to ask you? There is absolutely something to be said for years
