Are You Allowing for a Recovery Period?
I see it all the time with clients. I’ve done it myself. Push and push and push some more. That’s what we’re supposed to do to “get things done.” Work during the day; work at night and on the weekends. Why some of us even work throughout our vacations because we “have to.” But where […]
Language and Leadership: Are You “Minding” Your Words?
Language is a powerful vehicle for communication and self-expression. For leaders, it’s an especially important part of influencing others. Teams will rely on your communication, both implied and direct, in order to act. They pay attention to your words, and the meaning behind the words. Are you aware of all the messages your words convey? […]
Are You Practicing Patience as a Leader?
The hot days of mid-summer have me thinking about patience. As the temperatures rise ever higher, I’ve been thinking about slowing down—moving less quickly and more deliberately. Maybe it’s the heat, but I’ve noticed that I’m becoming more patient. This week’s Step Up Leader Tip is inspired by David Emerald, author of TED, “The Empowerment […]
Slow Down. You Move Too Fast.
Remember the 59th Street Bridge (Feelin’ Groovy) song from Simon and Garfunkel? The lyrics may seem a far cry from relevance for leadership, yet I don’t believe it is. Take a look. Slow down, you move too fast. You got to make the morning last. Just kicking down the cobble stones. Looking for fun and […]
How Recruiting Fails: Leadership Learning
This week’s Step Up Leader Tips focuses on a key leadership competency: recruiting talent. During my past life as a vice president of a retained executive search firm, I learned how much opportunity there is to educate companies for a more successful recruiting experience. Large organizations have HR departments and often employ internal recruiters or […]