Given the sheer number of decisions we face every moment of every day, we have to make assumptions. Will that driver come to a full stop or run the light? Will my partner show up on time or be late again? Will our kids’ schedules be the same as last month – or different? In …
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Thinking strategically begins with being deeply curious about what the future will bring. One of the best ways to exercise curiosity is to look at the trends affecting your industry. The STEEP framework is a handy way to cover all the bases as you look for relevant trends: Social trends: Changes in demographics, lifestyles, social …
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What are the qualities of an inclusive leader? They welcome diverse viewpoints. They treat people respectfully and fairly – and make people feel valued. Perhaps most of all, an inclusive leader is genuinely collaborative in the way in which they approach any task or project. Here are some of the most important qualities of inclusive …
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Leaders need a combination of hard and soft skills to be effective. Hard skills relate to your technical understanding of your field and your ability to make sound decisions related to the work you do. Soft skills relate to your effective leadership of people and making sound decisions about how best to lead them. Developing …
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Skillful leadership requires many things. Among them is being aware of your own leadership style – and how it affects other people. Knowing your style, and adjusting it to fit the needs of the situation, helps build trust. This tool describes the four leadership styles in detail. Don’t have time to read the blog? Download the …
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How much confidence should I project to be an effective leader? This is a question I often get when coaching CEOs and other leaders. To help people get a handle on this question, I cite a study in which leaders were asked to rate how many of their decisions each day were correct. They were …
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This tool reminds people about the difference between teams and groups. When a group is mislabeled as a team, people may have unrealistic expectations of each other. On the other hand, if a group aspires to be a team, it is useful to know what behaviors are expected of team members. This tool is best …
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How can understanding communication styles benefit you? If you’re like me, you work with groups of people all the time. Maybe you’re a manager; maybe you’re involved in a volunteer group; maybe you’re part of a sales team or a product development team. The reality is, most everyone works with at least one group or …
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