You’ve achieved the pinnacle. You are now the leader of the function, the top boss, the big cheese. Congratulations! Let’s take a few minutes to examine the most frequent mistakes leaders make after being promoted within their department. After examining what not to do, I’ll share...
“Are we there yet? Is the pandemic over? Can we get out of the car now without a mask on?” This has become my running joke, always asked in the exaggerated voice of a bored child in the back seat of a car. While it’s obvious...
“This macho business culture restricts me. I can’t be myself at work. I dedicate more energy than I like to admit just fitting myself into this box so I can do my job.” “Me, too.” “Yeah, just think of how much more we could give to our...
The Covid-19 crisis continues to bring with it many losses and endings, all of which can impact your team’s productivity and effectiveness. What losses and endings are your team members experiencing? Here are some of the losses and endings many employees are experiencing: Loss of crucial...
“What happened? My team pulled together so quickly when we shifted to all-remote work and they had a real can-do attitude. Now they’re starting to bicker with people on the other teams that have interdependencies with us.” “I don’t like dealing with strong emotions in people,...
Working relationships can be a minefield, especially when a relationship that’s generally good starts to go bad. I’m not talking about severe wrongs of the lawsuit variety here. I’m referring to the myriad injuries we inflict on one another, often without realizing it. These injuries can...
It happens to nearly everyone at least once. You find yourself working for an ineffective boss whose issues impact you and your team. While it’s certainly disappointing, it doesn’t have to be an unstoppable force of destruction. There are three mistakes I see talented professionals make...
As we head into back-to-school season, many professionals find themselves thinking about changing employers to progress farther, faster, or just differently in their careers. There’s certainly no shortage of opportunity at the moment, but that doesn’t mean a change is right for you. Maybe it is;...
It’s been a tumultuous two weeks. Two events, seemingly unrelated, provide both a cautionary tale and an excellent role model for leaders. The two events are Trump’s response to the violence incited by white supremacists in Charlottesville and a Google employee’s memo. This blog isn’t...
Many corporate holiday parties are among the weirdest hybrids of work and play that I have ever experienced. Few companies are able to blend the two seamlessly, so the parties become a veritable minefield in which no one will remember you if you perform well....