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Promoted, but not prepared, describes many a leader, but the reasons differ. One leader gets promoted because of their skills. Another because of limited other choices. Some take a promotion, only to find disillusion in a position, not at all what they envisioned. Yet, when promoted to leadership, the need, privilege and responsibility for leading… read more
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The stage is set, the skies are dark, and a leader emerges, ready to do battle and become victorious, despite all the odds and with the help of unnatural forces. It is the hero’s journey. Not all leaders get referred to as heroes and likely few think of themselves as one. Whether you do or… read more
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First and foremost that natural born leaders is a fallacy and a myth. Are there people who appear to lead more naturally than others? Of course! Part of the appearance is from an abundance of leadership practice. Those who look like and act like leadership traits came with birth, have been raising their hand to… read more
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Employees aren’t listening. Bosses are meddling. Product lines keep changing and someone just heard there’s plans for office space rearranging. Double and triple booked meetings prevent time to lead anything with any real meaning. And of yes, then there’s supposed to be time for employee development? How does that work when go pee must be… read more
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In the course of numerous conversations and coachings this week, a number of assumptions made by those in a leadership capacity have revealed how long term inaccuracies negatively influence leadership. This is an issue that is relatively easy to fix, once, of course, one is aware of doing it. Certainly, you’re no stranger to the… read more
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The first truth about transition is it can be harrowing, feel like you’re jumping through hoops of fire, and like everyone on the sidelines has an opinion. Add the element of your office audience likely being the people you have the privilege of leading and the pressure to remain cool and calm can get intense… read more
Monica Wofford, MBA, CSP, is an international speaker, trainer, and author who helps managers who were promoted , actually become prepared to lead.
Your leadership style and strengths change how you lead and are perceived by others. Find out how you lead with this quick online assessment. You’ll discover your most dominant personality preference, and how that personality responds and acts under stress.
Your leadership style and strengths change how you lead and are perceived by others. Find out how you lead with this quick online assessment.
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