How Strong Leaders Think—And Teach Others to Do the Same
Strong leaders do more than solve problems. They use expert, critical, strategic, and systems thinking to resolve complex issues. Leaders who teach their teams to use similar thought styles provide lasting organizational value. The results include stronger collaboration, better decision-making, and long-term business growth. Expert Thinking Expert thinking applies knowledge and experience to find fast […]
Leadership Lessons from the Severed Mindset
“Severance” on Apple TV+ is a dystopian storyline following fictional character Mark Scout and his colleagues as they try to figure out what their company, Lumon Industries, and their department, Macro Data Refinement, actually do. The team members are “innies” whose “outies” agreed to have a part of their brain severed. Therefore, when they are […]
Delegation, Decisions, and Deadlines: Mastering Urgent vs. Important
Mastering the ability to determine whether tasks are urgent versus important is essential for leadership. Strategic delegation reduces your workload, supports team skill development, and ensures task completion by deadlines. Refining your focus on whether tasks are urgent or important empowers your team and elevates your leadership. The following strategies can help. Create an Eisenhower […]
Standing Out at Work Without Changing Who You Are
Standing out at work as an introvert can be challenging. You want to be recognized for your work without drawing significant attention. Workplace visibility is essential for career growth. Even if you prefer to be amazing behind the scenes, you could be overlooked for raises and promotions because a senior leader was unaware of […]
What Great Mentors Do Differently to Make a Lasting Impact
A mentor is an experienced professional who voluntarily provides guidance and support to help a mentee reach their goals. The mentor serves as an advisor, sounding board, and confidant and shares their knowledge, skills, experience, and professional connections to help navigate career advancement. A great mentor identifies a mentee’s strengths and weaknesses, encourages the mentee […]
The Key Steps to Take Before Answering Salary Expectation Questions
Taking key steps before answering salary expectation questions helps you negotiate competitive compensation. Understanding the value of your skills and experience increases your ability to earn what you are worth in the job market. Effective salary negotiation is essential when independently finding a job rather than working with a recruiter. Whereas working independently means you […]