A lot of business situations get blown out of proportion because of misunderstandings or misperceptions. Careers have been destroyed, projects terminated and reputations ruined because people did not interpret what was written or said to them during a tense situation. This is especially true for passionate leaders. People who lead by putting their heart on … Continue reading Listen, Process, React
Month: April 2016
Leading Means Letting Go
One of the hardest things you can do as a leader is to let go. Your natural inclination is to do everything; trying to control your team, their outcomes, your supervisors, your clients, basically everyone involved in the success of a project. As with a child who is learning to drive, you need to trust … Continue reading Leading Means Letting Go
Are You Really Prepared?
Scar from the Lion King could not be more prophetic. If you want to be successful in life, you need to make sure you are prepared. However, even he did not follow his own advice and underestimated the ease of leading a team. As a new leader, you need to learn the balance between being … Continue reading Are You Really Prepared?
Integrating a New Team Member
One of the hardest things to do is accept a new team member- whether they are a new hire, a veteran of the company moved to your team, or a third party vendor/consultant. Most people’s natural reaction is to be cordial but guarded. The new person’s reaction is to try to impress. This leaves for … Continue reading Integrating a New Team Member
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