With the holiday season in full swing, we often find ourselves nervous about our security, the financial soundness of our industry and maybe a little helpless about making a difference that really counts. The responsibility to keep projects and teams successful lies with us as managers. Now is the time to review your personal purpose, […]
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Be An Authentic Leader
A couple of my clients have been tested by their company culture and environments recently. It was challenging for them to realize that, even with their advanced leadership skills, something was missing – trust. Both leaders thought that they had excellent managers who trusted them, however in an environment of rapid change and high pressure […]
How to Be an Understanding and Supportive Leader
Research done by Ellen Kossek and Leslie B. Hammer showed that teaching managers sensitivity and supportiveness of employees’ work/life issues improves employee health and satisfaction. Training for supervisors consisted of awareness building, how to plan coverage, how to deal with scheduling conflicts and how to collaborate with other managers to address staffing. The study showed […]
How to Encourage your Team
Recently I have observed people being awkward around my cancer diagnosis. It appears people find it hard to ‘say the right thing’. Leaders, we are also faced with situations where saying the right thing may not be easy. Encouragement is much easier when a clear and favorable outcome is possible. When encouraging team members, colleagues […]
Resilience takes Guts!
This past week was a series of ups and downs for me. On Thursday I received the news that the cancer I was re-diagnosed with August 1st, is much more extensive than initially thought. That was a low. The good part of this discovery is that my fight is back! Another high was attending a […]