Client Question: “I am spending a lot of time with one of my team members to try to get them back on track. How does a leader manage this process effectively?” Whenever you have a team member who is not performing there will be a lot of work on both your part and the employee. Depending on how far off track they are will determine your next steps. Is it a one time situation that will require a few extra meetings or…
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As you progress to higher levels in an organization, you will inevitably not only be the leader of a team, but you will begin to lead other leaders. While this may seem similar in scope, leading other leaders requires a different mindset to be effective. These high potential leaders may already have strong skills, experience and the respect of their teams. They are looking to be further developed and stretched even more. How will you set these leaders up for success? You will…
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I mentioned in yesterday’s post about a couple of approaches to getting more creative and opening yourself up for new ideas. Although it may be challenging to find the time to focus on new ideas, it is possible and doesn’t require as much time as you think. In the book called Three Simple Steps: A Map to Success in Business and Life by Trevor G. Blake, he refers to a study completed by Temple University in 2011. They found that the part…
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Being more open to other people’s ideas was the focus of yesterday’s post. Although you may not think of yourself as being creative, there are ways for you to come up your own set of ideas too. Here are some approaches that you can take to come up with new ideas, solve a problem or identify where there are issues that need to be addressed: Brainstorming – I like to set a time limit of 10 minutes, use post it notes and…
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Imagine you are sitting with a group of people and someone presents a new idea. What is the first thing that you tell yourself when you hear it? Here are a couple of ways that it could go: “That is a really cool idea, tell me more about it.” or “That idea is crazy. It will never work.” Which of those things do you tell yourself when you hear the idea? Obviously there are many factors that could impact your answer. …
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Client Question: “I feel like I could do something bigger in my life. I really want to pursue a career that I have passion for, but is it too late for me to try now?” The short answer is that it is never too late! There are no rules that you have to follow here. There isn’t a certain age that you reach where you can no longer pursue your dreams. The only person that will hold you back is you….
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Many organizational charts usually show the leader at the top and then the next layer of managers below them and the rest of the organization below the managers. There may be multiple layers depending on the size of the organization. It helps people understand how the organization is set up by reporting relationship and responsibilities. When I put an organizational chart together for the Women@Kraft group, I learned an important lesson. (You can read more about Women@Kraft in this post if you…
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Are you looking to expand your network? It is more challenging to find time to meet in person sometimes, but it is still the best way to build a connection. You could also have a video call or phone call to meet people. Online connections through LinkedIn and Facebook are other options. With so many people online now, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. You have to be intentional about the way you do it. Connecting with…
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