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How is Coaching Different From Similar Disciplines?
Read more: How is Coaching Different From Similar Disciplines?You need some help getting unstuck so you can reach your professional or business goals… so where do you turn? When it comes to professional development and support, there are four main disciplines to consider: coaching, therapy/counseling, mentoring, and consulting. Each of these approaches varies in focus, whether they’re problem-solving or solution-oriented, and whether they […]
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Leading With Assurance, Not Arrogance
Read more: Leading With Assurance, Not ArroganceI was recently chatting with a client who confessed to being completely stuck. He was feeling angry and resentful because no one in leadership, not even his previous manager, the CTO, was listening to his innovative ideas. It turned out that his new boss, the only person he was sharing those ideas with, was a communication black hole. When I asked what his thoughts were on sharing his ideas more broadly, his concern was revealing, “I don’t want to come off as an a**hole. How do I tell if I’m being confident or just arrogant?” If that’s a familiar worry…
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The Hidden Forces Driving Your Organization
Read more: The Hidden Forces Driving Your OrganizationEver noticed how a company starts to resemble the department that’s running the show? In a perfect world, corporate strategy balances the needs of all departments, but often one department winds up taking center stage. As a leader, it’s crucial to recognize which department holds the power and influence, and how you should adjust. Are you currently tuning into the right signals, or just seeing things through your own department’s lens?
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Get Unstuck Using Solutions-Focused Thinking
Read more: Get Unstuck Using Solutions-Focused ThinkingYou know when you’re surrounded by problems, and instead of finding solutions, it seems like you’re mired in quicksand? The more you grasp at answers, the more elusive they become. You wind up spinning your wheels and feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. But what if you focused on imagining a better future instead of being sucked in by the problems?
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Avoiding Strategic Whiplash
Read more: Avoiding Strategic WhiplashIn the tech world, strategic plans often seem like permanent fixtures on the drawing board, constantly updated every year or two with shiny new strategies that promise the moon… usually just as everyone has gotten the hang of the last plan. This frequent shake-up can leave everyone running in circles, which is pretty exhausting, isn’t it? What if there was a way to approach strategy that focuses on genuine improvement rather than just change?
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Don’t Drop the Baton!
Read more: Don’t Drop the Baton!Your manager just asked who on your team might fill your shoes someday. If you’re feeling a bit freaked out, especially with all the layoffs these days, you’re not alone! While I can’t read the tea leaves at your company, I can tell you that succession planning is a normal part of being a leader. […]