Traditional leadership paradigms are pretty “top down,” but as modern leadership gurus help us see that such hierarchical decision-making structures are reaching their limits, it’s time to start exploring ways that employees can lead from the middle. Conveniently for those who want to rise in the...
Are you leading a great organization? Sometimes it's hard to tell. Christy gives some great advice about mission statements in this post. They're more important than you might think! - InPower Editors Throughout my career I’ve had the privilege of working with several companies and organizations....
Doesn't becoming a mom make us more emotionally intelligent? Lizzy surprised herself with a 360 that said, "um, no!" Peak into Liz's journey back to emotional intelligence in this interesting post about the impact of motherhood on her professional performance. - InPower Editors What Doesn’t Break...
Part of running a conscious business is being a compassionate leader. Paula helps us understand the value of compassion in the workplace on a personal and organizational level. Great read for leaders at all levels! - InPower Editors Early in my law practice, I remember going to the head of my team...
The "have it all" debate is getting old, but that doesn't mean we still don't want it all! Laurie provides some great insight into what it takes to have it all. - InPower Editors Last week I shared a manifesto of sorts about how I’ve come to realize – after years of resisting – that we can “have...
Is it just us or is there a lot of negative talk about the millennial generation these days? We’re getting kindof sick of it because we see plenty of opportunity coming into the workforce with these young adults. First and foremost is the opportunity to become a better leader for us “older folk.”...
Ever get one of those "little feelings" that warns you're saying one thing and communicating another? This is particularly problematic when you're the boss. For those in charge, learning good leadership communications skills is critical. Mary helps us diagnose some warning signs. How often does...
How often do you observe (or participate in) angry exchanges that get out of control at work? Is this just "part of your workday"? In the wake of so many senseless school shootings, Emily reminds us that (a) there are reasons to interrupt this pattern and (2) real leaders do exactly this. -...
We talk so much about how important it is to have a mentor, but Dana thinks (and we agree) that we should also talk about important it is to BE a mentor – at any stage in your career. Who can you mentor to help you develop the important “coaching” leadership skills that will help you motivate and...
My first management experience was a disaster. I had a poor manager myself and was told to “be in charge” of a group of my peers, who did not report to me and had no particular reason to do what I told them to do. It turned into a backstabbing circus within hours. What I learned from that...
Gaining Power In Your Career: A Guide to Getting Promoted at Every Level
October 2024 Leadership Development Carnival
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The Psychology of Goal-Setting Success
