by Mike Edwards | Sep 11, 2019 | Leadership Daily
Do you ask others about their confidence in what they are doing? Often I will hear answers like “Once I understand this better, my confidence should increase.” This is like saying, “I hope I can figure this out.” When you hear such answers, you...
by Mike Edwards | Sep 10, 2019 | Leadership Daily
What topics get the most airtime on your team? If you are like a lot of teams, you might be putting the focus on the problems. How often, though, do you talk about all the things you have accomplished? When people do not claim their accomplishments, the brain starts...
by Mike Edwards | Sep 9, 2019 | Leadership Daily
What do you do when your smartphone blinks, buzzes or makes a noise? Too many people have a habit of reading the notification immediately. When I challenge leaders on this, I often get elaborate stories justifying their need to be connected. But at what cost? Lower...
by Mike Edwards | Sep 6, 2019 | Leadership Daily
I once had a leader tell me about all the bad decisions his team was making. He went on to tell me how he is always on his phone to ensure things do not fall off the rails. He was frustrated and tired. If you share a similar story, you may want to ask do people know...
by Mike Edwards | Sep 5, 2019 | Leadership Daily
I am continually upgrading my skills through courses, reading and numerous other means. My experiences feed the wisdom to know what’s needed. Skill and wisdom are important, but neither will help my leadership if I don’t know what makes me tick. How do my...
by Mike Edwards | Sep 4, 2019 | Leadership Daily
For most of my career, I have witnessed a decline in companies focusing on their people. I’ve seen training budgets slashed, increased pressure on delivery at all costs, and sacrificing product stability for the sake of getting it out early. What makes your...
