A first-time manager or younger person in the office typically gets a large amount of technical skills training (how to fill out performance reviews, office protocols, topic-specific training, etc). These skills are of course necessary – there’s lots to learn as a new...
By: Rachel Verlik, ACC Most of us do not enjoy having difficult conversations especially in the workplace. High stakes, high emotions, and differing opinions make for a challenging trio. These conversations can be anywhere from uncomfortable to contentious to...
When your personal, career, or overall goals align with your company’s goals, you are probably going to have an easier time getting up and going to work every day. Daily tasks may feel a little less mundane knowing that you have found the right fit and are assisting...
By Lyne Desormeaux PSYD, PCC Some of my clients would like to have more power and influence. Many of them are very good at what they do: they have great technical skills and knowledge. But to be a good leader and be perceived as one, they also must be good...
Confidence in Your Decision Making Confidence is a key factor in leadership. A leader must always be definitive and clear when it comes to each aspect of the workplace. To effectively communicate your expectations and see optimal results, you need to have one powerful...
“Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.” Ralph Waldo Emerson sums up the secret to great leadership in this saying: inspiring through passion. Olympians may thank a passionate coach, artists a parent or professor, activists a...
Who you are and how you’re perceived are critical to the success of any interaction you may have. That’s why taking on a leadership role of any kind requires continuous self-reflection and self-awareness. While many may make a case for character or reputation being...
Whether taking on a new position ourselves or welcoming new members to our teams, we all want to build strong relationships and feel confident in our roles and abilities. What most people don’t get right off the bat, however, is that doing so takes both time and...
Wherever you are in your leadership development, there are always ways you can improve and get better. If you feel like something’s holding you back—stage fright, confronting superiors, having tough conversations with your team—it can be attacked head-on; you just...
Anyone in a leadership role can attest that getting comfortable just isn’t in the cards. But change, like many things in life and business, is all about perspective. With it comes the potential for growth and new opportunities for your teams and company. Check out the...