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Are You Good Enough? Compared to Whom?
I had a moment of questioning myself, “Should I have been more of what they were expecting?”
Silently, I laughed to myself as I realized that after all this time, there was still a bit of me that questioned if I was doing what they wanted – did I live up (or down) to their standards?
Communications Tips for the Sender
Have you ever noticed that people seem to say a lot but very few actually communicate? Or do you find that you are often frustrated because people don’t seem to be hearing what you’re saying? I often hear “People just don’t listen to me. Why don’t they understand me?”
Are you leading, or are you just in charge?
Congratulations! You are in a position of authority and in charge. Perhaps you are excited and energized. Or perhaps you are feeling like, “I am their leader. Where did they go?” Too often people think being in charge means (1) they have to prove how much they know, and/or (2) they can now make people do what they want, how they want it. At best, these approaches will get you compliance; rarely will they get you followers.
Margo Boster Attains Master Certified Coach (MCC)
I am thrilled to share that I have earned the prestigious designation of Master Certified Coach (MCC) by the International […]
The Peter Principle – Past Its Prime
Are you relying on outdated approaches to developing your leaders? As you invest to develop yourself or other employees in your organization as leaders, recognize that there is no one right way. It is important to consider type, preferences, experiences and competencies, stage at which one makes meaning, and many other factors when determining when and how a leader can best be developed to their fullest potential.
Q&A About Executive/Leadership Coaching
As I explained executive/leadership coaching to my seatmate, I realized that others may have the same questions.
What is Your Motivation to Lead?
Leadership takes courage. Whether leading a company, a division, a team or just yourself, it requires courage to continually “put yourself out there” and take the lead. So what is your motivation to lead?
Decision Making – A Lesson From Netflix
I think I love Netflix for their lessons in management. Their recent actions can be examined through a number of lenses, including decision making, knowing your customers, or communications (as well as a few others, I’m sure).
Are You Good Enough? Compared to Whom?
I had a moment of questioning myself, “Should I have been more of what they were expecting?”
Silently, I laughed to myself as I realized that after all this time, there was still a bit of me that questioned if I was doing what they wanted – did I live up (or down) to their standards?
Of Course Leadership Development is Important!
We recently conducted a survey among leaders from Arizona technology related companies asking for their opinions as we craft a leadership development program. Response to the question: “Leadership development is important to me and my organization in 2015” confirmed research across the world with 100% of respondents stating they strongly agree (76%) or agree (24%). Unfortunately, the remaining survey results did not support the statement of leadership development being important to organizations.