Let’s face it we live in a world of comparison. We compare the kind of car that we drive, where we live, type of career we have, etc. We try not do it, but it is one of those judgments that we pass before we even realize it. It becomes especially challenging in your career as you compare yourself against others in your workplace. You look at your peers or management to try to figure out what they are doing…
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Have you been on a team that had huge success, accomplished great things and had fun doing it? What made it different than any other team? One of the biggest reasons that a team will have success or failure comes down to trust. When the leader takes the time to build affinity with the team and understand who they are, the trust begins to grow. This isn’t easy and it doesn’t happen overnight. Being consistent with actions and words will…
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Client Question: “I am a new leader and I have so many things on my to do list that I don’t even know where to begin. How can I prioritize better?” This is a common challenge that many leaders are facing today. You have more work to do and there are less people to get it done. Let’s start with your to do list. It is great that you have one so that you don’t forget anything. What if…
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Welcome to the Fantastic Leadership Resource Summary! This week’s summary includes: Finding more time in your day, leadership presence, building trust, succession planning, would you choose a better boss or more money, who are you spending your time with, changing perceptions, making big decisions, learning leadership lessons every day, don’t put off what you want to accomplish Articles/Ted Talks/Quotes: 7 Simple Techniques to Cut Your Workday in Half by Lolly Daskal Learn how to thrive with a demanding schedule and make…
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Have you ever made a really big decision and then instantly regretted it? I think we all have at one time or another. Most of the time it happens when you are buying something that costs a lot of money and you are trying to justify the purchase to yourself. It can also happen when you are making a career move. Should you take this new role with a lot more responsibility or stay where you are comfortable? Do you…
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Do you have a bucket list of things that you want to do someday? Your bucket list may be written down so you can see it every day or it may just be a mental list that you keep in your head. Some people may have a large list of items to accomplish while others may only have only a few. When there are so many things going on, that list is sitting there waiting to be checked off. It…
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We go through experiences every day that teach us lessons. Most leaders will only highlight the big defining moments in their careers to share with other people. There are also some smaller moments that happen and you may not realize they are lessons unless you are paying attention. This reflection can be something you do daily, yearly or as you are moving into another role. It may also be at the point in your career where you are passing the…
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Client Question: “I would like to be perceived differently than I am today. I want my management to see that I am ready for the next level. How do I do that?” The best place to start is to understand fully how you are being perceived today. Have you been given feedback that you need to do some things differently? Did the feedback come from just one person or is it coming from multiple sources? Do you see any consistent themes? …
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Welcome to the Fantastic Leadership Resource Summary! This week’s summary includes: Using your time in the best way, leaving your mark on others, going through change courageously, traits of inspiring leaders, motivational books, handling situations when you have made the wrong decision, hiding behind a mask, understanding why you are an imposter, how you can make your team successful Articles/Ted Talks/Quotes: What Is Your Time Worth? Are You Investing Your Time or Wasting It? by Stephen Dela Cruz Are you…
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When you were younger, the first teachers that you had were your parents and other family members. You were learning so many new things that became ingrained in you without you even realizing it. In a lot of those situations you learned by observing your family, friends and people at school. They were the examples that taught you the early lessons in your life. Now that you are leading others, this has shifted a bit. You are now the one that others are observing. They…
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