Let’s Leave the Armor Off, for Good
A personal perspective on leading differently in the next pandemic transition We have choices as we emerge from the pandemic: We can go back to what now seems like an unsustainable pre-Covid frenetic pace, or we can use this next pandemic transition phase to start afresh, to have different kinds of conversations with our teams (and ourselves). […]
How can a high performer increase confidence?
Ed asks: I’m a senior executive with a track record of high performance. My performance levels have led to interesting career growth opportunities as well as increasing amounts of responsibility over the years. Given all I’ve achieved, my peers and colleagues believe I have a high level of confidence. But, the truth is, I don’t […]
Self-Compassion Makes a Better Leader
Effective executive leadership and corporate culture depend on mental clarity, emotional balance, and vision to navigate unpredictable challenges, especially in times of uncertainty and disruption. Do you know what else it requires? A fair dose of self TLC. HR leaders and executives work carefully to practice compassion for employees and build a strong company culture […]
Skills for Effective Leadership Team Development
Developing your leadership team is best done through effective and frequent coaching. And establishing rapport is the critical first step in our In-The-Moment Coaching model. So what happens next? Understand the problem that needs solving. This occurs in the “Assess” step in our In-The-Moment (ITM) Coaching model. Here are three reasons leaders who learn the […]
What Leaders Are Facing in the Pandemic
COVID-19 is bringing about a cultural transformation that will have lasting effects. In many ways, we have lost what is familiar but also gained new opportunities for possibility. While we all experience this pandemic differently, perhaps now is the time to rethink how these new and improved ways of working together through digital interactions create […]
On “What Great Managers Do Daily”
We’ve all read the numerous articles highlighting the must-have qualities of an effective manager. Beyond the personal traits – what is it exactly that makes a manager great on a day-to-day basis? Inspired by a Gallup study that found that about 70% of people in management roles are not well equipped for the job, Ryan […]
The Introvert CEO
Michael asks: I was just named CEO of a small software startup company. I have a fairly introverted personality and realize this new role will require me to move more out of my comfort zone. Any tips? Therese Tong, PCC, Executive Leadership Coach, responds: Congrats! Let’s start with a few assumptions around how your introversion […]
Strength During Stress
Most executives have some periods of intense, unrelenting stress. This can happen for example during a time the team is rapidly growing in numbers; during a mission-critical project where the stakes are very high; or during a time of crisis such as a major HR or legal issue. At such times it’s a good idea […]
6 Keys to Effective Delegation
James asks: I am working long hours and feeling burnt out. My manager says I am a high-performing manager, but I should delegate more. So, I did. Things are not getting done right or in a timely fashion. I’m worried this will affect my own performance. What’s the secret to delegating effectively so as not […]