Don’t give them excuses

Corporate objectives help establish a direction for a company. The challenge with objectives, though, is they’re often big or portraying a time far into the future. For many people, they might be busy in their day to day jobs and don’t feel connected to...

Give conflict a little space

Dealing with conflict can be uncomfortable and leave you feeling disoriented and vulnerable. You might even have a physical reaction to conflict, such as sweating or freezing. When I find myself amid conflict, I like to start with a little silence. The silence gives...

The best time to solve a problem

The best time to solve a problem is, of course, before it becomes a problem. It’s at a time when the problem is more of a concern and anxiety is low. When you confront problems early, you will more easily be able to resolve them. Good leaders want their teams to be...

Churning on a problem – act!

When challenged, do you find yourself churning and trying to figure out the right thing to do? Churning might be normal, but it’s not overly helpful in resolving your problems. In challenging moments, you might feel stuck trying to figure out the right action to take....

How great leaders are promoted

What is the best way for a leader to get promoted into bigger leadership roles? The only way I know is to outgrow your current leadership. Otherwise, your leadership might not be ready for the promotion. Stop focusing on the promotion. Focus on your awareness of...

It’s all just leadership

I thought it would be easy to sit down and write a post about servant leadership. The problem, though, is the word ‘servant.’ While I don’t get too hung up on labels usually, I’ve seen how they can result in the wrong behaviours. When you peel back the layers and look...
Building Great Teams

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