Posts Tagged ‘leader’
Managing Conflict in Your Team
Conflict is an inevitable part of any workplace, especially in diverse teams where individuals with varying backgrounds and perspectives come together. Just to be clear, disagreeing is not conflict. Disagreeing can shift the lens and spark new ideas. Conflicts can strain relationships and break down team cohesiveness. As a leader, your role in managing conflicts…
Read MoreDo You Have Direct Reports? You Lead Teams
All leaders, managers, anyone that has someone that reports to them, leads teams which in turn creates team leaders. I say that as a way to reframe how leaders think of themselves. When you think of yourself as a team leader this allows for a completely different lens to view your direct reports. Yes, they…
Read MoreEmployee Recognition During the Pandemic Isn’t Working Anymore
We are 5 plus months into this pandemic and I’m hearing from more and more managers and leaders that the employee engagement/recognition activities originally designed to help keep individuals engaged at the beginning of this pandemic because of working from home are not working anymore. This even applies to those employees that are going into…
Read More4 Easy Ways to Improve Your Leadership Skills
Whether you are officially a leader in an organization or not, we all use leadership skills in our everyday lives. Here are 4 easy ways to improve your leadership skills no matter your official role. Listen. If you are not asking people questions, you aren’t listening. It is critical as a leader to hear what…
Read MoreHow to Be A Mindful Leader
Let’s start with defining mindful. Merriam-Webster defines mindful as: bearing in mind: aware or inclined to be aware. Another way to think of mindful is showing compassion, being able to see the other’s point of view all while reducing your stress and theirs. When you show up as a stressed leader, that has an effect…
Read MoreHighly Effective Ways to Lead Others
When teams have an effective leader, they are more productive, with higher job satisfaction, and lower turnover. There are many ways to be an effective leader. Different situations require different skills. Use these highly effective ways to lead others: Focus on the company’s goal. All employees are working for the same company and same company-wide…
Read MorePart 4 – How Leaders Contribute to Others
Being a skilled leader doesn’t just benefit you and your employer, it benefits the people that report to you. Effective leaders help their direct reports stretch, grow, and be successful. Leaders provide many benefits to their team members. How leaders contribute to others: Take responsibility. When mistakes happen, leaders take ownership. It is important to…
Read MorePart 2 – Are There Advantages to Being a Skillful Leader?
Yes, there are advantages to being a skillful leader. Being an effective leader benefits your employer, your employability, your satisfaction at work, and those you lead will trust you more. Even if you don’t currently hold a leadership position at work, there are many reasons to begin strengthening your leadership skills today. Advantages of being…
Read MoreDo You Think Great Leaders Are Born or Made?
Becoming the Leader You Know You Want to Be – Series – Part 1 Do You Think Great Leaders Are Born or Made? Do you consider yourself a great leader? Leadership can be challenging. It’s part science and part art. The science can be learned conventionally. The art is learned by experience. The ability to…
Read MoreSuccessful Techniques to Use When Leading Others
When leading others, it’s important to have different techniques to use for all the situations that come up when leading. It is also important to inspire the people you are leading and meet them where they are. Think of yourself as the one your people look to for the vision, guidance, and remaining strong during…
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