Leaders come in all shapes and sizes and from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences. They lead and influence in a variety of different ways. There has to be some common ground between these different leaders though, right?
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A promotion is undoubtedly an exciting event in anyone's work-life: new title, new responsibilities, a new view from the next rung on the ladder. However, when a promotion puts you in a position where you'll be managing your former peers and co-workers, the new landscape can be treacherous.
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Imagine this: you are about to land a huge client, finish a career-making project, or are otherwise on the cusp of achieving something monumental. Then, somehow, you miss a deadline, make a preventable mistake, or do something to undermine your chances of success. It can be brutal, watching your efforts slip through the cracks.
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Patience is more than a virtue. It is an art. And like all other art forms, it takes practice, and a willingness to allow it to adapt as our lives and circumstances change to reap the benefits. As a leader, you are likely familiar with the importance of patience with your employees, colleagues, and resources.
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Every January 1st, people all over the world see the new year as a symbolic fresh start and as an opportunity to make the most of a new beginning. Given the events of the year that just ended, this positive mindset seems more urgent than ever. However, while the events of 2020 are still very much with us and will likely linger for much longer, you can still have your most successful, productive, and positive year yet.
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For many people, especially women, people of color, and LGBTQ+, asking for something can feel risky and intimidating. We often tell ourselves that we should just be happy with what we have. It’s a problem that, when you boil it down, reveals that we often don’t think we deserve what we want or need.
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One of the signs of a great leader is the constant pursuit of learning and development. That’s because the best leaders, the ones who make a lasting and positive impact on their organizations, understand that development isn’t just for people starting out in their careers.
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If you’re reading this, chances are good that you’re a go-getter. As such, as soon as you hit one milestone or earn an accomplishment, you’re probably thinking about the next one, and take little, if any, time to celebrate your win. And why not?
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Time, attention, and energy are our most valuable currencies. They are all scarce and must be protected, even in the best of times. However, with the state of the world what it currently is, there are more demands on these vital resources than ever before. So, what’s a leader to do, especially when she has so many other pressing concerns, such as family, home, and self-care?
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We are in a moment of massive change. No part of everyday life is as it was even six months ago. As a result, the ways we interact have also changed, not just in maintaining a distance of six feet from one another and wearing a mask to keep our communities safe. Increasingly, managers and team leaders are realizing that videoconferences are here to stay. Many are wondering how to continue leading effectively and inclusively in this new work situation.
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Self-awareness is the key to personal growth as well as the foundation of high emotional intelligence, which is the ability to be aware of, control, and appropriately express emotions. Self-awareness is all about knowing ourselves, our personality, and, most crucially, our weaknesses. Together, these two skills allow us to handle interpersonal relationships of all kinds with empathy and integrity.
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Succession development is one of those things that business leaders always seem to know they should institute, but hardly ever do. Some shy away from it because succession development can be threatening to the current leadership, or because it requires long-term discipline in a world focused on the short-term.
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A recent Gallup poll revealed the sobering fact that nearly two out of every three workers feel burned out. Burnout is very real and very dangerous. And although many of us are well acquainted with the risk of burning out while juggling work and childcare, doing so in our new and challenging reality of living through a global pandemic puts us at an increased risk of burnout. Collectively and as individuals, self-care is now more critical than ever for leaders.
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As a leader, it's easy to assume that it's up to you to make the right decisions, to give practical instructions, and to generally make sure that things are running smoothly. While those roles are undoubtedly part of your job description, the most effective leaders know that there is one skill that must be done exceptionally well: asking questions. However, it doesn't end there.
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The COVID-19 uncertainty has certainly created challenges and opportunities – depending on how you look at it. It is our choice as leaders how we react to this uncertainty. Here are the five “C’s” to keep in mind as you’re leading through COVID-19.
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Today’s professional world is moving at a breakneck pace and seems to be speeding up all the time. It’s no wonder, then, that everything we do seems to be measured by instant results. The quicker we can see the fruits of our labor, the more successful we feel, and the more in-demand our skills become.
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Imagine that you're holding a beautiful ceramic dining plate in your hands. For some reason, you throw it to the ground, shattering it to pieces. Suddenly, however, you regret throwing the plate, so you apologize to it, hoping that it will reassemble itself and go back to the way it was. Unless this scenario is taking place in some surreal situation, the plate will remain unbroken; even if you decide to glue the pieces back together, it is irrevocably changed forever.
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When you think about it, time and attention are our only real currencies. We can always earn back the money that we spend, but we can never garner more time or split our attention without sacrificing something else, which is why it is crucial to leverage your time appropriately when pursuing your goals.
However, this is much easier said than done. Most people are bombarded with distractions or otherwise buried under countless tasks that make it a challenge to stay committed to their goals.
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Strengths are often hard-earned. They must be recognized, developed, and then deployed in a precise manner to make them useful. Regardless of the path you took to embrace your strengths, it took time and effort and has likely since become a foundational part of your success as well as your way of overcoming challenges. Your strengths may also be a big part of how others value your contributions.
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If achieving ambitious goals like reaching one’s full potential or changing a mindset were easy, everyone would do it. However, the path of every worthwhile journey is marked by obstacles at every step of the way. No matter how thorough your preparation when you set out, or how clear your vision along the way, there will be obstacles to overcome. Many people seek to minimize obstacles or to anticipate ways to avoid them, but that's a missed opportunity. It is by clearing obstacles that the journey becomes fulfilling.
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