Are you facing unexpected changes and uncertainty? It can affect all aspects of your life, triggering fear and making it difficult for you to make good decisions. In this article I will explore the impact of ambiguity on our lives and provide practical tips for managing it in a healthy and effective way. 2020 gave
Author Archives: Amy Kay Watson
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Feb
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Good managers have regular 1:1 meetings with their team members, but it isn’t always easy to crack the code on how to do these meetings well. They have to be more than just a checkbox on your weekly to-do list, and they can be your ticket to building stronger relationships and understanding your team. Remember
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Feb
Feb
Leadership isn’t just about making the big calls or navigating stormy waters. It’s about being genuine, authentic, and straightforward. Let me tell you what I mean by that. Imagine you’re sitting down with a friend over coffee. You want to share something vital, not to criticize but to help them grow. Now, if you’re really
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When Quinn (not her real name) and I started our coaching call, she was feeling distressed, telling me “I’ve just had this huge insight that my job isn’t going to stick around as long as I’m depending on it, and I’m terrified!” She said she had been reading the signs, seeing the writing on the
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When you aren’t getting what you need, create it. When clients tell me they don’t get enough feedback, their concerns tend to fall into two camps. Either the feedback they receive is… I so appreciate anyone who wants better feedback. If this is the case you find yourself in, you can definitely take steps to
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There’s an saying in leadership circles: “The role of a leader is to afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted.” A lot of us find ourselves laughing and nodding our heads sagely when we hear this. But isn’t it kind of crazy? What kind of sadist afflicts the comfortable? We do know it means that
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Front-line managers and supervisors can find themselves confused about how to motivate their employees to do what’s being asked of them. If you find yourself in this situation, it can be frustrating. But you can lead a high performing team by going through these steps, one by one.
