It is an important realization when a leader realizes they have to work hard to serve their people to find success. This realization is what defines the strongest leaders from the stereotypical “bosses”.
In the workplace of the past, leadership was a separate skill from project management. Project managers must now know technical project management as well as leadership. The new age workforce is one that requires purpose and inspiration to find success.
In order to climb above the clouds and out of the tactical fog, help the team see past it by bringing context and perspective to the company’s Strategic Objectives.
Does your title make you a leader? Do your people automatically feel accountable to you because of this title? Your chances of success as a leader can be improved with some basic changes to your relationship to the team.
It’s so easy to get bogged down in decision making and general administrative duties because the team simply cannot handle them. For the leader to elevate and begin leading in a more strategic way, the team must evolve.
So much time is spent creating new policies and implementing initiatives that inevitably fall flat within organizations. This can be avoided with the right process, assessing the gaps prior to implementation, and ensuring successful roll-out.
We all hear about feedback culture but so often there is little focus on celebrating the small wins with the individual contributors. You might find they don’t ever hear about most of the wins the team has; ensuring they do can have a huge impact on team morale.
Mechanical integrity management of piping is a critical part of hazardous facility safety. Proper attention to piping integrity programs can have huge returns for your business.
Journal writing is an essential but increasingly forgotten professional skill. It’s something we are steering away from in today’s digital age, but I reap significant benefits from it. My friend, Kevin, got me back into it and I’m very appreciative for the impact it has made on my life.
I'm so incredibly thankful for the people I've met, built lasting relationships with, and had the chance to learn from. It's awesome to look back upon while I'm embarking on my next journey.
Engaging with your team regularly is crucial to business success. You will create an environment of confidence and be able to trust your employees with making decisions; leaving you to spend more time strategizing for the future.
What do your people actually know of their impact on the real world? Do you share the day to day successes that you get to enjoy as a leader? How can you get your workforce excited about their job and the future that awaits? Let's talk about how to inspire them!
It's so easy to lose your way as a leader, roll up your sleeves, and get your hands dirty. Are you helping or hindering? What do your employees REALLY need to ensure they are successful? Ask them to be honest, you might find out some unexpected truths.