by Allen Leigh Admin | Jun 23, 2020 | Leadership, Productivity
There are many project management tools available to leader-managers that provide a framework for developing concepts, thinking and the ideas that drive projects. These in-depth project planning tools flush out potential challenges and cast a vision of how the project...
by Allen Leigh Admin | Jun 16, 2020 | Leadership
When asked “would you rather be a good leader or a good manager” nine out of ten of our workshop participants say “leader.” We exist in an era of business where the act of leadership is often more celebrated than the practice of management. In reality, it is rare for...
by Allen Leigh Admin | Jun 16, 2020 | Leadership
Getting others to do what you need them to do in a defined timeline can be challenging. Many in organizations are responsible for delivering on key tasks while lacking the formal authority to get things done. In these cases, it is the softer side of leadership that is...
by Allen Leigh Admin | Jun 16, 2020 | Leadership
Most of us have never really thought about the science behind the routine practices of day-to-day management. We all know that setting a vision is good for pointing teams in the right direction, regular one-on-ones help with communication flow and performance reviews...
by Allen Leigh Admin | Jun 16, 2020 | Leadership
Achieving Results Through Others The Leader-Manager’s core role in an organization is to achieve results through others. Where early career professionals are focused on individual efforts and results, the leader-manager is tasked with combining individual efforts and...
This spectrum can be captured as the consulting-coach continuum where, on the one hand, the leader is seen as having the answers and is outpouring their knowledge to their team members. On the pure coaching side, it is the assumption that the direct report has the answers, but it is just the webs in their brain that are getting in their way from solving the problem.
Not all talent will contribute equally or consistently to the group's objectives. We all experience periods of good and poor health, and it is important to provide space and compassion for these occasional times of life.
I am not a huge sportsperson. But I love the Olympic games. I am one of those people who will wake up at 2 am just to watch the events live. My favourite summer sport is the 4-person, 100-meter relay. I liken the hand off of the baton to handoffs at work, where you have hired a team of high performers, but if they can’t pass tasks to each other, group achievement will suffer.
Nothing shuts down a brainstorming session faster than the statement “That’s a stupid idea.” When I was a new leader, I thought it was… Read more: It’s Kind of Like The Bear, Honey & Helicopter Story; Embracing Innovation and New Ideas
Every leader has a dominant approach to tackling problems, influencing others, and presenting ideas. In general, there are 4 styles that you can play… Read more: It’s Kind of Like Skiing with Poles; Balancing Your Leadership for Full Impact