Tag: problem solving
You’ll Need Decisiveness and Clarity to Be a Strong and Effective Leader
Most of us formulate notions about leadership based on the bosses we’ve had and the leaders we’ve seen in action, both in real life and the media—even if they were bad role models. Our beliefs... Continue reading
Every Organization Has Unique Problems. Most Leaders Need Support in 3 Areas
An executive asked me the other day, “When a company hires you to fix a problem, what do you look for?” It varies from organization to organization, but I described a pretty typical set of... Continue reading
Will Team Coaching Improve Your Team’s Abilities and Create the Change You Really Need?
When an executive-coach colleague asked me about the benefits of learning how to do team coaching, I couldn’t give her a simple answer. She saw it as a tool for improving intrateam relationships, boosting team... Continue reading
Useful Things to Try When You Feel Stuck in a Holding Pattern
One of my clients is recognized as an up-and-coming leader in his company. He aspires to be part of the senior leadership team (SLT) but isn’t there yet. His biggest frustration is this: He has... Continue reading
Do You Let People Who Want to Help You Succeed Provide Guidance?
We’re all familiar with people who don’t take feedback well, who close up like a clam or justify their behavior vociferously. In the last couple of weeks, though, I’ve seen two distinct responses to receiving... Continue reading
How to Easily Tell When It’s Time to Take Action on a Problem
Over the past two weeks, multiple leaders have asked me how to know if they’re overreacting to someone’s behavior or, conversely, if they’re letting something problematic go on too long. If they act too soon,... Continue reading
Why Just Pointing Out Problems Isn’t Enough to Overcome Them
Many people — particularly those less experienced in the ways of organizational life — assume that once they’ve mentioned or complained about a problem, the appropriate person will do something about it. Not only that,... Continue reading
In Forbes: 7 Strategies To Help You Build An Agile, Successful Growth Organization
This article originally appeared on Forbes. Most successful leaders are constantly looking for ways to improve their organization’s results and internal environment. It can be difficult, though, for them to identify which of their efforts actually pay... Continue reading