How to Be Clear on Delegating Tasks so that they are Heard & Well Received Leaders face two challenges when it comes to delegating work to others: Perfectionism and the fear that the results won’t be as good as if the leader did it. Delegating expectations in a...
Adjusting Your Leadership Approach to Team Type The term ‘team’ is often used so loosely that it can create confusion about the specific type of team leaders should be looking to build. At its core; a team is a group of individuals who report to the same...
You know you need to invest in leadership training this year but you want to ensure the impact is worth the investment. You are juggling tight budgets, lean teams, and increasing pressure for leaders to perform at their highest level. Today’s development programs must...
Forget what you learned about traditional leadership. Leading in Turbulent Times takes a different approach to seizing opportunities, driving results, & motivating others. I recently heard the Sturdy Pilot metaphor (Dr. Becky Kennedy from Good Inside), and it made...
Within the next few weeks, we are excited to unveil our Core Leadership Operating Model (CLOM) for the first time publicly. Core Leadership Operating Model (CLOM) When we developed the Core Leadership Operating Model (CLOM) we wanted to provide leaders with a...
Show them the Mountain, Not the Horizon There is a lot of strategy talk right now. In this uncertain landscape, business leaders have been forced to rethink everything. From their go-to-market approach and financial structure to their business model and long-term...
The new era of business strategy is here, and there is very little room for error. You’ve likely heard the Peter Drucker saying “culture eats strategy for breakfast”. And while this has historically been true, in this new turbulent era of business, it’s no longer the...
Leading during a turbulent time requires a different style of leadership. Before leaders used a servant, charismatic, social work or roll up your sleeves type of approach, but what is needed during turbulent times is a bold, focused, caring and decisive leadership...
It doesn’t look like things are going to be getting any easier for leaders this year. The good news is that this is the time for great leaders to shine. Like sales where it is rather easy to look like a superstar in a buyer’s market, the same goes for leading...
How To Make a Plan and Deal With Changes Along The Way Most entrepreneurial organizations I work with resist having a plan. Whereas, the government, academic and healthcare organizations I work with tend to over plan. It feels like both sets of organizations are never...
I once coached a CEO when one of their VPs interrupted to ask what colour the boss wanted the office painted.
The CEO offered their opinion and then refocused on our conversation. I responded, “Do you really feel that picking out paint colours is a wise use of your mental energy as CEO?” Their counter was, “I don’t stop to think about it much. If someone asks me for my opinion, then I give it to them.”
Oh, the double-edged sword of leadership. Senior leaders must become exceptionally good at making decisions with limited data and be comfortable just making the call. Overusing this style can create a check-in culture where the team becomes overly reliant on the boss’s opinion and hesitates to move without consultation.
I once coached a CEO when one of their VPs interrupted to ask what colour the boss wanted the office painted. The CEO offered their opinion and then refocused on our conversation. I responded, “Do you really feel that picking out paint colours is a wise use of your mental energy as CEO?” Their counter was, “I don’t stop to think about it much. If someone asks me for my opinion, then I give it to them.” Oh, the double-edged sword of leadership. Senior leaders must become exceptionally good at making decisions with limited data and be comfortable just making the call. Overusing this style can create a check-in culture where the team becomes overly reliant on the boss’s opinion and hesitates to move without consultation.
