Category: Management
Why It Makes Sense to Shift from Change Management to Leading with Love
During a Zoom call the other day, a colleague asked if my consulting practice includes change management. “I don’t call it that,” I said. “I help people and organizations make practical shifts that are grounded... Continue reading
Isn’t There a Better Way to Do Performance Appraisals for Good Employees?
Are you a manager or leader who dreads doing annual performance appraisals? If so, you’re definitely not alone. Many current evaluation systems are demoralizing: They don’t get across much information of value, often because they’re... Continue reading
In Forbes: 3 Practical Ways Leaders Can Give Employees More Of The Autonomy They Crave
This post originally appeared on Forbes. Most people want at least some say over how they work, whether that means scheduled hours; being remote, hybrid or in-office; or their responsibilities and duties. When employees accept... Continue reading
How to Engage Your People in Making Genuine Change
Why is it sometimes so difficult to make significant organizational or operational change? No matter how great the ideas may have been, employees can resist doing things differently from the ways they’re used to, or... Continue reading
Questions and Answers About How to Get Promoted and Whether It’s Worth Trying
In many organizations, it’s not at all clear how ambitious individuals can progress in their careers. Promotions can seem arbitrary and no one—either from the managerial hierarchy or human resources—explains what the criteria are, what... Continue reading
Will Employees Feel Abandoned If You Don’t Know Enough About Their Work?
Leaders and team members feel much more connected when they have an understanding of and agreement about the nature of the work itself. When leaders are experts in the work, they can teach, coach, and... Continue reading
Here Is How to Give Your Boss Feedback Without Being Afraid of Backlash
It can make anyone, no matter how senior or experienced, nervous when they have to give feedback to someone higher up on the chain, someone who has power over them. No wonder! Start with the... Continue reading
8 Ways to Help You Handle an Uncomfortable Team Meeting with Calm and Compassion
No matter how great your team is, sometimes you’ll need to address them as a group on challenging, uncomfortable topics—which can stress out even experienced leaders. When one of my clients recently asked me for... Continue reading