Tag: leadership
Change Your Destructive Behaviors by Examining What’s Driving Them
We all have moments of weakness, but chronic, destructive behaviors can be hard to change, even when you’re aware of their consequences. Our most destructive behaviors — such as angry outbursts, freezing up in high-risk moments, or asserting excessive control under stress — are often rooted in paste experiences, and uncovering their origins can help.… Lees verder Change Your Destructive Behaviors by Examining What’s Driving Them
Ego can stand in the way of good leadership
When our egos are threatened, we hold on to past decisions for too long, we react defensively to or “explain away” negative feedback from teams or customers, and we get emotional when we need to be rational. Fortunately, mindfulness meditation can serve as an antidote, allowing you to see things more objectively and to form… Lees verder Ego can stand in the way of good leadership
Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills
To make good decisions, it’s important to think critically. And, yet, too many leaders accept the first solution proposed to them or don’t take the time to evaluate a topic from all sides. To guard against these mistakes, there are several things you can do to hone your critical thinking skills. First, question your assumptions,… Lees verder Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills
Don’t Just Have a To-Do List — Timebox It
Five problems with the to-do list or Daniel Markovitz’s argument for migrating to-do lists into calendars: First, they overwhelm us with too many choices. Second, we are naturally drawn to simpler tasks which are more easily accomplished. Third, we are rarely drawn to important-but-not-urgent tasks, like setting aside time for learning. Fourth, to-do lists on… Lees verder Don’t Just Have a To-Do List — Timebox It
How Leaders Build Trust
To be effective, leaders need their team’s trust. But how do you get that trust — and how do you get it back if you’ve lost it? Three behaviors are essential. Positive Relationships. Trust is in part based on the extent to which a leader is able to create positive relationships with other people and… Lees verder How Leaders Build Trust
3 Ways to Foster a Coaching Culture in Your Business
A coaching culture is a learning culture—a place where everyone is free to fail, learn, receive feedback, and be coached. This kind of culture is a goal for HR and talent development professionals, but developing it in an organization that is used to strict hierarchy, perfectionism, or micromanagement can be tricky. Here are three things… Lees verder 3 Ways to Foster a Coaching Culture in Your Business
Inspiring People
To be inspired is great, to inspire is incredible Deze uitspraak draag ik al een tijdje met me mee. Op mijn website 'People Transformation' is deze terug te vinden, mijn kids hebben deze quote vorig jaar op mijn gsm hoesje gezet … maar de voorbije dagen heb ik deze slogan ook heel intensief beleefd …samen… Lees verder Inspiring People
The difference between expectations and reality
When people go through change, people often experience frustration or disappointment, but (fortunately) also a feeling of fulfillment; sense of pride and success. What makes the difference between experiencing those negative and positive emotions? Of course, there are other reasons, but an important factor is the (mis)match between your expectations and your experience (the reality).… Lees verder The difference between expectations and reality
To Improve Your Work-Life Balance, Change Your Mindset
Source: Management tip of the day by HBR It’s tempting to think the only way to get to the top is to work all the time. But you can be an effective leader and maintain a healthy work-life balance. It all starts with your mindset. Stop thinking of yourself as someone who’s willing to do… Lees verder To Improve Your Work-Life Balance, Change Your Mindset
