Can the Caregiver Archetype Be a Great Leader? Continuing Our Series on Boosting Leadership Performance through Archetypes This week, I would like to examine another leadership archetype, the Caregiver/Healer. First, some traits of this archetype: Facilitates change through service to others Often driven by a desire for positive social change Focused on helping others to…
The Unsung Hero Leadership Archetype Continuing Our Series on Boosting Leadership Performance through Archetypes So far this month, I have talked about how using the power of archetypes can clarify leadership styles and boost performance. Next, I would like to take a closer look at several leadership archetypes that occur frequently. What are the…
Using Archetypes as a Leadership Development Tool Resources for Managing Change Effectively Why should you consider working with archetypes? Adaptable and effective leadership teams are more important than ever, given the rapid pace of evolving technologies and the complexities of the global business environment. According to a DDI World Study, organizations with the highest quality…
Are You the Answer to the Leadership Gap? Improving Strategic Thinking without Boiling the Ocean Your CEO has asked you to take on big goals that could improve your company’s standing in the market and help you stay ahead of the competition. Taking on those big goals means there is a lot at stake…
The Pros and Cons of Internal and External Coaches How to Choose the Best Option for You Should you use an internal or external coach to help develop your managers and leaders? As part of this month’s theme on developing teams that think more strategically, the question of using internal coaches or external coaches came…
Managing a Boss Who Doesn’t Lead Well Strategic Thinking: How to Navigate the Chaos As part of this month’s focus on strategic thinking, I wanted to address an issue that my clients raise on a regular basis: the boss who doesn’t lead well. This boss comes in many guises, but typically has some or all…
What Gets in the Way of Strategic Thinking? Steps You Can Take to Move Forward Last week, I wrote about a leader who needs her team to think more strategically in order to accomplish significant company goals. The truth is, executives and professionals at all levels encounter numerous obstacles daily that impede strategic thinking. Here…
How to Stop Settling for Less! What Are Your Settling For? I’ll be the first to admit, I am a creature of habit. And it’s habit-what we are accustomed to-that is the genesis of settling. This could apply in your personal life, or in your work. It could be in what you settle for from…
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone to Get Ahead Are You Ready for Tomorrow’s Challenges? Smart companies have a well-thought-out succession plan that ensures the right talent is there for promotions and that when key players move on they can fill the gap. Does your career strategy align well with the long-term plans of your current employer?…
Ideas for Lifelong Learning Resources to Inspire Your Learning Journey Karen had a long career yet ahead of her and decades to work before she could retire at age 65. She hoped to stay in her current position as a paralegal supporting an in-house legal team for a commercial real estate company until she retired.…