Are You Overlooking Leadership Potential? What hidden biases are at play in your current organization? What is your mental checklist for a leader? Among the traits commonly associated with effective leadership, I often see these: – Driven, – Outspoken, – Charismatic, and – Persuasive The truth is, most leaders are promoted based on their success…
Is Coaching Remedial? How Coaching Contributes to a Growth Mindset When you think of coaching, do you think of correcting mistakes? Fixing weaknesses? I hope not. At least, I hope your view of coaching is not limited to remedial action. I notice that many leaders have a reflexive response to the word coaching.…
How to Gauge and Build on Leadership Effectiveness Remedy, Reinforce, or Aspire? Does your company have an effective plan for identifying and developing future leaders? Whether you are in charge of identifying future leaders or aspire to be a leader, it’s important to understand the current state within your company. Only 35% of…
Fuel For Accomplishing Your Dreams The Secret to Sustainable Success Now that we are halfway through January (already?!) the shine of a new year is fading. Did you take the time to write down your big goals at the beginning of the year? I hope so. I hope you allowed yourself to dream big and write…
How to Do Your Greatest Work Yet in 2019 Going Beyond New Year’s Resolutions Writing New Year’s resolutions is a habit for many of us. Yet according to a recent article in Forbes magazine, only 25% of people stick with their resolutions for 30 days. Perhaps more importantly, only 8% accomplish their resolutions. Are you…
The True Cost of Workplace Conflict What is Your Conflict Management Style? How many hours a week do you spend dealing with workplace conflict? According to a study by CPP Global, U.S workers spend more than 2.5 hours per week on conflicts, costing businesses an estimated $359 billion in one year. Conflict in the…
Which Leadership Archetype are You? (And how is that working for you?) Are you leading your team in the same manner and style you used last year, or when you received your first promotion as a leader? Is your leadership style unchanging and constant, or flexible and evolving? Consider the benefits of learning about…
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…