Let go. Let others do. Delegating is one of the most challenging leadership behaviors. Some say the delegation challenge is limited to new managers; however, it could appear at any level in the organization or at any time in one’s career. Common Delegator Inhibitors There are various reasons people leaders hesitate to delegate work to …
Are you overworked, stretched thin, and your wellness is at stake? But, a “Great Breakup” with work is not a viable option or it is not your preference. The McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org “Women in the Workplace 2022” study indicates the above as dilemmas women continue to manage. While there is no one solution, …
When team members believe they have no voice or no one listens when they communicate, there’s a missed opportunity for the organization and leader. An idea, view, or contribution that could positively enrich and fast-track the outcome remains bottled up, and the employee’s intellectual and emotional connection to the company and team diminishes. Providing the …
“Successful leaders manage conflict; they don’t shy away from it or suppress it but see it as an engine of creativity and innovation. Some of the most creative ideas come out of people in conflict remaining in conversation with one another rather than flying into their own corners or staking out entrenched positions. The challenge …
“Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need.” – Rick Riordan Consider Riordan’s statement within the framework of career success. One of the challenging aspects of leadership that also empowers personal and team members’ career success is delivering candid performance feedback. And that may be even more difficult …
