Leadership
Align Individual & Organizational Needs
Usually, when something goes wrong in an organization, somebody gets the blame. But how often is it really that person’s fault? If you are working in a team, or as part of a larger group, the research shows that far more often than not, the root cause is found somewhere else. Misunderstandings or miscommunication about…
Read MoreWould You Like More Effective Meetings? Here’s How:
Build Alignment- Get Clear on Who Gets to Decide What I used to teach a class on effective meeting management. One of the key lessons was how important it is to let people know the purpose of a meeting and what is expected from them. I made recommendations about getting agendas out ahead-of-time with clearly stated…
Read MoreWhat is a Growth Mindset and Why Does it Matter?
A growth mindset is an attitude of curiosity, and even eagerness, when facing a challenge. It is cultivated by focusing on one’s growth, process, and efforts whereas a fixed mindset is reinforced by: tying one’s personal value to the results one can produce focusing on efforts to prove whether one is talented or not the…
Read MoreMaintain a Growth Mindset for more Creativity, Wellbeing & Effectiveness
Check out my post “What is a Growth Mindset and Why Does it Matter?” It will help you understand these tips. 1. Celebrate difficulty. It often means brain growth It’s the times when we are really stumped that often prompts the most brain growth. So, when you feel you’re at an end think “Yes! my…
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