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About the Episode   Leadership development. What does that truly mean? How do we do it? What should it look like? When charged by our organization to focus on developing our leaders, we are often left hanging, asking the questions above. It can be overwhelming and...

About the Episode   We, as leaders, are not immune to wanting to grow and advance our careers. We want to succeed, positively impact our organization, and reach the next level in our careers. Leading in accordance with what our organization expects plays a crucial...

About the Episode   Dealing with poor performers is one of the most uncomfortable things leaders have to do. From having performance conversations, putting in place and following performance improvement plans, to firings, dealing with poor performers is not a great...

About the Episode   When it comes to being friends with those we lead, there is little room between: 1) a hard “No! I can’t be friends with them.” and 2) the tricky “I’m too friendly with them and it makes giving them feedback too hard.” The latter of the two options...

About the Episode   Growth and advancement are two of the most common desires for us regarding our careers. It’s important for us to know we CAN continue to grow and develop, as well as, reach new heights in our careers. As leaders, this often comes down to the...

About the Episode   Influencing leadership, also known as, managing upwards, is a big buzz phrase amongst organizations today that often comes with a veil of mystery behind it. “How do I manage upwards and influence my leadership?” “My leadership won’t listen to me!”...

About the Episode   “What kind of leader do I want to be?” Do you know the answer to this question…really know the answer to this question? This simple question has a complex answer that lies below the surface rather than upon it. Meaning, we may think we know who we...

About the Episode   There are a lot of different styles of leadership floating around out there.  How do we decide which one(s) are right for us?  This is a daunting question to tackle; however, there is a way to answer it!  Today, we are going to do just that. This...

About the Episode   What leadership is the best?  If you've ever asked this question, you're not alone, at all! Leadership has been studied extensively, ripped apart and put back together again over and over, and still causes confusion.  The reason is, it's a concept....