Sometimes I coach leaders who are afraid they are at risk of being fired.  They may have good evidence to support this. For example, they may have just been transferred to a different department or moved to a more junior position; or they may have gotten direct feedback from their boss, HR, or others that there is a problem with their performance.  They may also just “Have a feeling.”  If this sounds like you, here are a few tips:

1. Find out what your most important stakeholders want you to do differently.
2. Write down your goals for change.
3. Do your very best to work on the areas your stakeholders care about.
4. Look for other ways to shift perception.
5. Stay positive and take care of yourself.

To read more on these tips, visit the Sierra Leadership blog.

About the Author:

Eric Nitzberg, M.T.S., is the Principal of Sierra Leadership and an Executive Leadership Coach at Mariposa Leadership, Inc.  Visit his blog.