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6 Proven Strategies for Setting Clear Boundaries as A Leader
More than 50% of professionals struggle with setting clear boundaries at work. That’s what a study, published in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, revealed. What’s even more interesting is the reason why.Fear of negative repercussions. This is important....
This is the Most Essential Leadership Skill of the 21st century
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞. The further you go in leadership, the more important it becomes to master soft skills rather than technical skills.Composure is a paradigm-shifting skill. It's a state of being calm and in control of oneself, maintaining steadiness, especially in complex...
4 Questions Leaders Need to Answer to Have Greater Impact
Is a ‘5’ really a mark of excellence? In traditional 360 evaluations, ratings range from 1 to 5. However, how do you know if 5 indicates excellence or overplaying a strength?The effectiveness of leadership changes based on the situation and the people involved....
How to Deal With Your Team’s “Toxic Rock Stars” and Foster Positivity as a Leader
“Toxic rock stars” exist in almost every team. Leaders often tolerate these behaviours without acknowledging how detrimental they are to the team environment. What you tolerate as a leader becomes the norm.“Toxic rock stars” usually evade consequences for their...
How to Avoid Micromanagement and Lead Your Team With Trust
This is the No. 1 challenge leaders face with their teams. Control is good; trust is better. Without trust, a leader cannot lead.The role of a leader is to provide their team with clear direction and support and inspire them to thrive and achieve their goals. But in...
The No. 1 Challenge Leaders Face with Their Teams (and How to Overcome It)
On the individual level, some team members may perform at their natural best (or even outperform). What happens on the team level, though? Is that enough? Do all of your team members step up collectively when required to deliver and collaborate as a whole?More often...
How To Balance Between Being Results-Driven And Supportive To Your Team
Do you struggle to balance between driving for results and fostering a supportive team environment as a leader?You often need to strive for both, although they may be competing demands or even contradictory in a sense. Those demands usually create tensions over...
Why Are Leadership And Golf Similar? Lessons To Learn For Leaders
Are you relying on just one 'club' in your leadership style when you need a full set to succeed? Legendary professional golfer Sam Snead once said, “Forget your opponents; always play against par!”.For those not familiar with golf terms, par is the number of strokes a...
How to Break Down the “Silo Mentality” in Your Team As a Leader
Having spent over 20 years in the corporate world, I've found that silo mentality is one of the most frequently discussed and challenging issues leaders face. Silo mentality refers to a situation where teams or departments work in isolation, withholding information...
Leadership is Like Driving – Here’s Why
What do leadership and driving a car have in common? Here are the key similarities and learningsFirst and foremost, when you drive, you need to know where you are going and follow the road signs and GPS. Leadership is the same. You need to have a vision and direction...
4 Ways to Boost Your Team’s Psychological Safety as A Leader
Good leaders create environments where people can voice their ideas and concerns, take risks and admit mistakes without fear of negative consequences. This is often not the case and is easier said than done.Ineffective processes, unclear expectations, lack of support...
How to Shift From One-Dimensional to Versatile Leadership
The prominent one-dimensional leadership style is now obsolete. In theory and practice, leadership that relies solely on one major style no longer works.shift to versatile leadership When leaders reflect on their style (or receive feedback on it), they often become...