Insights

The ability to adapt and innovate is paramount for any organization. The business landscape is constantly shifting, with new technologies, market trends, and customer demands always emerging. A leader’s learning agility is critical.

In the fast-paced world of leadership, patience may seem like a virtue relegated to the sidelines. However, research suggests that patience is not a passive trait but a cornerstone of effective leadership.

Studies have shown that organizations led by coachable leaders tend to perform better.

…life is the best teacher, the tuition to learn may seem high, but the benefits we realize when we are willing to learn and change are truly priceless.

Work demands may be cyclical, but many of my clients feel it is ever-increasing. These work crunches can zap our focus and leave us feeling depleted. As leaders, we need to navigate times of higher workplace stress, and equally important, we need to help others within our sphere of influence navigate well, too.

Considerable research and effort are invested in both hiring and performance management processes, aiming to ensure the right individuals are placed in suitable roles and are supported in their growth and development within the organization. Understandably, a lot of attention is paid to these stages, but the importance of onboarding is often overlooked, and/or it's perceived primarily as an HR function.

For leaders, these can be POTENTIALLY limiting beliefs, that is, believing that others have it all figured out, are completely sure of themselves, etc., and the leader may then use that internal narrative to judge themselves.

Leader introspection can foster greater self-awareness and enable leaders to make informed decisions, build trust with their teams, and navigate complex situations effectively.  A leader must know what may help and hinder their performance and team dynamics. 

Realizing our priorities can feel like trying to hit a moving target. Even if that's the reality, here are some best practices that have worked for my clients and may work for you. 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘶𝘴𝘦.