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I recently listened to a leader describe a difficult employee who always said “well, that’s the way we’ve always done it”. You’ve heard it, but what happened next may surprise you… that same leader then told me she wasn’t sure about changing the training format because… “well, you know we’ve never done more than 1… read more
Whether training has been a focus or “back-burnered”, those you lead still need regular development. For some, training has not been made a priority in the budget and for others the investment is not possible given the current budget, which is not always about money. The amount of time you have budgeted for each person… 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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In the role of leader or manager, hiring and unfortunately at times firing, comes with the position. Most managers grumble over the hiring process and can distinctly remember their first bad hire. Leaders and managers alike often practice all kinds of creative versions of procrastination to keep from having to fire someone. The latter of… read more
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There are so many clichés about time and how fast it passes, how much it matters, or how little of it there seems to be daily. A leader may hear these cute phrases and smile at their accuracy, but many still believe there’s got to be a way to actually increase what they achieve. Some… 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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