When something goes wrong, it’s easy to look for someone to blame. Accountability doesn’t always have to be reactive (see here for my thoughts on proactively managing accountability). But simply pointing fingers doesn’t solve the problem. The FORD Method helps us dig deeper to find out why things went wrong, and how to make them
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Leadership can sometimes feel isolating and bewildering. As you pioneer new paths, it can be daunting. You might question your choices, longing for understanding from someone who comprehends your journey. Tara Mohr, a women’s leadership speaker and author of Playing Big, reminds us that when we undertake meaningful work, both praise and criticism are inevitable.
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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
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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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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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Alright, let’s break this down like we’re sitting across from each other at a coffee shop, discussing the kind of people you want on your team. Picture this: You’re building your dream team, your personal Avengers, if you will. You’ve got the geniuses, the strategists, and the action takers. But there’s a secret ingredient that’s
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Let’s get real for a moment. If I asked you to paint a picture of a smart person, chances are you might dream up a character who’s a wizard at math problems or maybe someone spitting out hefty words left and right. But let’s shake that image off. True intelligence? It’s not about sounding sophisticated.
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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
