Most managers don’t actually manage people. They manage tasks. They tell. They correct. They rarely coach. That’s the difference between a boss people tolerate and a leader people trust. When you learn how to coach and mentor someone, everything changes.
My entire life, I just needed to know. I’d never let myself wonder. How great could I be? The not knowing would just kill me. A regret I’d never let myself live with. Ever feel this way? Ever wonder how good you could be at something if you let yourself be? If you—literally—gave it your all? After going through my entire career (eh, life) all-out with no brakes (yes, I meant brakes not breaks), I’ve learned a thing or two about being a maestro...
Is this not THE BEST time to start reviewing the current year, getting ready for your annual evaluation, promotion discussion, and pay raise? How about freshening up your resume and LinkedIn profile just in case? And, let’s not forget to start capturing our accomplishments, assessing our skills, and setting targets and goals for 2025!
I’m covering 10 steps I’d take to become a master of my trade. This is exactly what I did to become the career coach as you know me. It’s what I literally do on a weekly basis to be the absolute best coach I can be and stay ahead of the pack. It’s a sweet complement to the lesson I gave on previously on how to build your overall career development and skill building plan.
My two least favorite words in any language are “unrealized potential.” The sad fact is most people spend their entire careers in jobs well below their talent level. Might you be? Why do you think this is? My opinion is “professional growth” is a maze. Honestly.
What is leadership to you? Perhaps it’s positively influencing others, enhancing how they feel about themselves, their performance, and their potential. Maybe it’s about empowering them to undertake challenges with vigor and confidence. One thing is for sure, leadership transcends traditional roles and hierarchies...
Many of us struggle with imposter syndrome at one time or another. Here are some thought-provokers in the form of a quiz that’ll will help you kickstart the process of overcoming this.
Ever have moments where self-doubt creeps in, making you question your abilities? Then, it steamrolls and you start to worry about accomplishing your goals? Imposter syndrome can hinder personal and professional growth, but I'm here to help you conquer it and unleash your true potential! These steps are designed to not only help you overcome imposter syndrome, but lead to greater, overall success and fulfillment.
I’ve managed thousands of people over the years as a corporate leader and consultant. Here are 7 of my favorite techniques I use to help people grow.
It makes no difference where you are on the organigram. You need to be able to motivate others. It’s like a law in the canon of being a human being. I have long said, “Optimism is something you manufacture from your attitude. Inspiration is something someone else manufactures from your optimism.”
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