In a recent NY Times article, Susan Credle, Chief Creative Officer of the advertising agency, Leo Burnett USA, shared an interesting connection between confidence and generosity. It was Susan’s belief that the more confident a leader is, the more generous they tend to be. Think about that for a minute. Can you reflect on those leaders in your work environments who have been the most generous to you in giving of their time and recognizing our value? Without exception, I would bet that each of those individuals was confident and wanted to help others on their team grow and be successful. When leaders have good self-esteem and believe in their worth, they are more apt to give others credit and recognition. So how can leadership create a culture of… Continue reading
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It seems like everyone is talking about collaboration. Our organizational success will be based on how well we collaborate with each other as well as with other companies. What is collaboration and why is it so important today? Why must leaders learn to collaborate effectively in order to survive in our global workplace? What are the necessary leadership skills to successfully lead a collaborative team?
Collaboration is best defined as working together with at least one other person to accomplish a goal. That definition sounds a lot like teamwork to me. Yet, collaboration in diverse and global work environments is really much more than that. Whether our organization is located in one country or many, one thing is for sure- our workplaces consist of many backgrounds and cultures. We also… Continue reading
At the beginning of my program on Leader As Coach, I ask everyone to think of a great coach in their life. We then share the name of that person who has impacted us and how they have influenced our leadership path. We focus on the behaviors and words of that coach that helped shape our leadership success. Sometimes that person is a family member, a friend, a co-worker, a boss or someone we just happen to have met along the way. It is a meaningful and helpful experience to conjure up the characteristics and traits of outstanding coaching. Inevitably, the conversation turns to whether or not that person knew what a strong impact they had on our lives and leadership careers. It reminds me that we sometimes can inspire… Continue reading
If you look around your office, how many effective leaders do you see? How many people can you honestly say you would follow down a path because you believe they could help you blossom in your career? Are there leaders that you feel are trustworthy and deserving of your support? These are tough questions but for a leader to gain followers, it is critical to be authentic and empathetic when connecting with others. It is also important to be sincere in the way you communicate, and specifically how you choose to listen to others. One way to get a handle on how well you are leading is to ask yourself some key questions:
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In order for organizations to maintain their outstanding talent of both Gen X and the Millennials, it is important to have an understanding of the expectations of these two generations. Each generation brings a different view of what they want from their workplaces and employers. In addition, each generation contributes different talents and strengths. What are the some of the clues regarding each of these groups and how can organizations best meet their needs?
Gen X (Born 1965-1976)
- Originators of the work/life balance
- Want to work for an organization that helps develop their career
- Feel comfortable questioning authority and rules
- Major trait: self-reliance
- Contribute content to social media
Millennials (Born 1977-1997)
- See work as
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