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As a business leader, it can be challenging to look at areas where your performance may fall short. However, to effectively lead others—whether it’s a small team or an entire company—it is essential to understand and leverage your strengths while also addressing your weaknesses. Identifying areas where you need improvement and finding ways to strengthen or support your skills in …
Most new business owners will face financial woes at some point along their entrepreneurial journey. When they’re just starting out, cash isn’t in abundant supply very often, so owners have to focus on lean operations and stick to a firm budget. Even after taking these steps, it’s not uncommon for a new owner to worry about having enough money to …
At some point in their working lives, most professionals have an experience, receive guidance or hear advice that deeply impacts their career going forward. These essential lessons may help them avoid missteps, maintain their balance, make more informed decisions or all of the above. Click here to gain insights and read tips from Forbes Coaches Council coaches as they share important …
A senior executive recently confided in me, “I wake up every morning already worried that we’re falling behind.” He elaborated, saying “The competition is so fierce. It feels like around every corner is a new startup with a new app or new tech that’s coming to out-innovate my team.” It’s hardly the first time I’ve been told this, and it …
Most professionals would agree that it feels good to show up to work as one’s authentic self. It can be challenging, and even painful, to hide parts of your personality or identity to “fit in”—especially in a work environment where you spend many of your waking hours. Healthy workplace cultures encourage employees to truly feel free and safe to be …
This article was based on the presentation our CEO Lisa Christen gave at the Association for Talent Development conference ATD2021. The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is a professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees around the world. They host the premier international gathering for talent development practitioners. Many individuals have learned that a key step …
A few years ago, I was attending a conference and was excited to see one of my personal heroes speaking live. At the opening ceremony, the event moderator told the audience “We are offering special one-on-one coaching sessions live with this guru today, but be quick — his schedule’s already filled up and there’s only one coaching spot left! The sign-up …
If a team is only as strong as its weakest member, how strong is your team’s performance? In the fast-paced digital era, dominated by uncertainty and a need for speed, a company with teams who can’t work quickly, creatively and efficiently together risks becoming obsolete. It’s a simple fact: If you can’t deliver enough value, customers will go elsewhere. Enough …
While it can be difficult for business leaders to let go of their obligations at work for even a brief period of time, they will inevitably need to take some time off at some point. Leaders need to figure out in advance how to keep things running smoothly when they’re not there, as absences are sometimes unavoidable. This requires a …
A strong company culture motivates employees and imparts a sense of belonging to the entire organization. Sometimes, though, certain elements of the culture are negative, or even toxic; and it’s up to company leaders to spot these issues and deal with them. Although some company cultures might need a complete overhaul to rectify deeper problems at a foundational level, this …
