Whenever I get a chance to talk about Delegating, I see participants squirm with guilt when I talk about signs that one is poorly delegating. Delegating is a fundamental skill for effective leadership and management. When done well, it empowers your team members, fosters their growth, and allows you to focus on higher-level tasks. However, many…
Receiving bad criticism can be a challenging experience, especially when it’s delivered poorly or feels like a personal attack. However, it’s crucial to remember that criticism, even when poorly expressed, can be a valuable source of personal and professional growth. As Stephen Covey wisely said, “10% is made up of what happens to you, 90%…
Do you implement a 4-level Training Evaluation? If your answer is yes, that’s great, but do you also have a strategy for seeing to it that your training initiatives lead to a positive impact on organizational performance? The answer must also be yes. Otherwise, your training evaluation plan is reactive and neither strategic nor proactive.…
How important is it for you to be able to influence your boss? Managing your boss can help you find common ground with your manager, build a strong and trusting relationship, and help you showcase your leadership skills. Navigating hierarchical structures and influencing decisions from the bottom up can be challenging in any cultural setting,…
Every time I conduct mentoring or coaching courses, I’m met with a chorus of managers echoing the same concern: “How can we possibly find the time for this?” It’s a genuine pain point, with many feeling overwhelmed by their administrative responsibilities alone. This dilemma has become more of an epidemic than a mere challenge. Yet,…