The identity shift from peer to leader is difficult especially without preparation. The first conflict is internal: The way you see yourself. In this LinkedIn Live we’ll talk about how identity influences leadership behavior illustrating the effects of three...
Every organization has elephants — a known problem or situation viewed as undiscussable. The elephant in the room is difficult to address for various reasons, including power structures and cultural issues. To put it into context; employees don’t speak up...
The biggest time-waster at work is arguing with colleagues or employees. I call these conversations verbal ping pong. There is a back and forth between two people who want to win and who keep coming back for a rematch. It goes something like this: “Yes I did.” “No you...
The purpose of performance conversations is to improve employee performance. What often stands in the way of an effective performance conversation is the manager’s hidden agenda. In this article I talk about the five hidden agendas that prevent good performance...
Whether you are an executive, a tradesman or a highly accomplished professional, the biggest barriers to learning is not your lack of time or resources. Your biggest barrier to learning is your own ego. We live in a sea of opportunity for learning through other...
Every workplace has a little drama, but knowing how to identify time wasters and stop drama is key to elevating your own productivity. The first step is to define the three toxic time-wasters: blindsiding, monopolizing, and negativity. The second step is to identify...
