The concept of a career path is a myth—a story told to help guide individuals. Some of my best work was accomplished while serving others. However, the true journey lies in learning how to lead…
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From Good to Great
An employee progressed from good to great, from average to high-performing, and from contributor to catalyst not by: …participating in a professional development program, …joining a leadership training class, …or learning a new software tool….
Your Elevator Pitch
What are you telling other people? In other words, what do you tell them that you do? A good exercise to help executives or staff get clear on their role within a company is to…
A Strong Culture Requires Boldness
An organization that claims to have a strong culture should have a couple of key elements: However, truly maintaining a strong culture involves more than just articulating values. It requires boldness to continually challenge and…
The Adaptive Leader
What kind of system are you dealing with? One team might be working mechanically. They are production-oriented and work from start to finish. There’s only one way to go, and it’s optimized for efficiency. It…
They Might See You As A Cog
A position description is one way to view an employee. Another way is to consider their personal, professional, and organizational goals. One way will give you a narrow perspective, and the other provides wider and…