The Lead Yourself First Blog
It really does start with you!
When you think of the word leadership, what comes to mind? It isn’t surprising that the majority of people associate specific meanings to leadership that include authority, position, seniority, being at the helm of an enterprise, or having ultimate responsibility for bottom line results. However, in order to achieve success as a leader, one […]
What is the most important act of a transformational leader?
What is the most important act of a transformational leader? Without question it is the leader who can communicate vision with a forward-thinking mindset. My first professional experience with a transformational leader began when I accepted a very challenging position to lead a small advertising sales team in a down economy. Although I had […]
Can you teach an old dog new tricks?
We’re all familiar with the adage: “Can’t teach an old job new tricks?” Well, I beg to differ for this reason: If we don’t teach those old dogs new tricks, they simply won’t survive. And if you’re one of those “old dogs”, maybe that’s you as a leader…struggling with the idea of embracing new […]
Providing Feedback and a Path for Growth to Millennial Talent
In spite of the fact that we are living in a time of unprecedented growth, unprecedented opportunity, limitless potential, it is extraordinary how many leaders are not aware of the importance of giving feedback to this current generation that is looking to grow and looking for opportunity. If we’re not contributing to their professional […]
Ending the Drama at Work – It Starts With You
Imagine if it were true that the majority of people excitedly leap out of bed each work day shrieking “I can’t wait to annoy my colleagues.” Although it may be a bit of a stretch to suggest that workplace “saboteurs “exist in large numbers, the fact remains that certain individuals take great pleasure in causing […]
How a sense of Purpose impacts Job Satisfaction
Have you considered the importance of linking your organizational vision to the meaning and value of all job functions? One of the most important things that we need to realize is this new reality: As far as today’s workforce is concerned, there is a direct correlation between job satisfaction and purpose. Not only does the […]
Leading Change while Drawing on Experience
In times of uncertainty and change, the adage: “Experience is the Best Teacher” is apropos. As leaders, we often find ourselves at the crossroads, realizing that perhaps that we need to move in a different direction. Something may be propelling us to look elsewhere…we may discover the need to take our business in another […]
Authentic Leadership and the difference between Hearing and Listening
How often have you found yourself in a conversation with a leader or manager where you are not being heard? There’s probably nothing more unattractive, in my view, than a leader who lacks the capacity to listen. And listening and hearing are two very different things. An authentic leader is always paying attention, doing […]
The Three C’s that demonstrate Authentic Leadership
Compassion, curiosity and courage. Three great traits of authentic leaders. Having compassion for your workforce, having compassion for your team is all about recognizing when they are going through their own hardships, their own struggles, their own difficulties just as you indeed have gone through yours. Being curious, being interested, genuinely interested in what […]
Health, Happiness, and Work life Balance in your Workplace for strengthening employee engagement
Health, happiness and work-life balance. Very important values in the workplace and something that we all need to pay attention to. This continues to evolve because we’re in a time now where it’s expected. Not only do people want flexible hours and they value that well-being even more than a paycheck, people also need […]
