Leader
I recently asked a group of corporate professionals what their biggest challenge is at their workplace. There were many answers. One of the answers jumped out at me. This individual wanted to be taken seriously as a leader in their organization.
To be taken seriously as a leader in your organization, you must consistently show your leadership skills on a regular basis. There are plenty of opportunities to show off these skills. Following are some must have skills to be taken seriously as a leader.
Skill 1: Integrity. This is more than being honest. This is living up to… Continue reading
Voice
I recently heard from a client that she was concerned about not getting her name known in her workplace and being recognized as a leader. She says she struggles to find her voice.
Finding your voice can be difficult, especially if there is a voice in your head that keeps repeating phrases like, you should be seen and not heard, it’s not polite to brag, be a good girl and don’t make any noise. Sometimes our well meaning parents intend to instill a little discipline when in fact the internal voice stays with us through a life time.
Here are… Continue reading
Assertive vs. Aggressive
There are many definitions for assertive and aggressive behavior in the workplace. The definition that works for me is:
To be assertive, you are confident and direct in putting forward your views. To be aggressive, you are trying to control someone else. Aggression is a form of intimidation.
I recently read an article in the Harvard Business Review that points out leaders need to work on being assertive. “More harm is done when people aren’t assertive enough than by being too assertive.” Keeping your opinions and ideas hidden doesn’t get you anywhere.
Couple your leadership skills with assertiveness and you’ll… Continue reading
Who’s in charge?
I was just working with a client who was having trouble moving projects along, meeting deadlines, last minute changes, you know the drill. Working with their team it became clear that there was some finger pointing going on.
They missed the first step in project management, no one had been assigned as the project leader. There were leaders in many aspects of the project, but no one assigned to own the whole process.
Here are a tip and responsibilities for project leaders to ensure your success.
Tip: Formal authority. When you’re assigned to head up a project everyone… Continue reading
Action!
At the beginning of the year I make all sorts of plans and set all sorts of goals. When the plans are made I’m enthusiastic about the months ahead. However, I don’t always take action and it made me wonder why.
People at the top of every profession share one quality – they get things done. This quality can catapult success and advancement faster than anything else. This is such a simple idea, however not many people have taken it to heart. There is an endless number of reasons – something else came up, I’m too busy, I’m putting out… Continue reading
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