Posts Tagged With ‘ Leadership ’

Successful leaders build trust. Building trust is something you must do. Trust underpins every relationship in the workplace – between boss and employee, between colleagues, and between businesses. Trust isn’t something that is inherent; it must be forged through consistent action. While there are many ways to become a trusted leader, here are some recurring themes. I’ll call them the “Five Cs.” Commitment A committed leader is someone who is loyal to the cause, the vision, and the team. They persevere despite setbacks. When a leader is committed, they build the trust of those around... Continue Reading

We are still in Alaska enjoying our bucket list trip, and today we have chosen to do some short hikes and sightseeing. We have just taken the tram up the side of the mountain so we can explore the peak. We notice some people who are wearing safety harnesses as we are standing in line to board the tram for the return trip down the mountain. We ask the friendly young man who is running the tram what the safety harnesses are about.   Oh, that’s for the suspension bridge, it’s a short walk from here.  Should we take time to go over and see it?   I wouldn’t, they charge $150 just to walk... Continue Reading

Women in leadership get a lot of advice, most of it unhelpful. The first step in finding our way is to recognize and reject poor direction, so let’s take a look at three main types of advice served up to women by career gurus: Lean in Aim to please Walk the tightrope 1. Lean in. Sheryl Sandberg’s book of this name is the best-known in a large collection of similar guides that urge women to be more assured and direct—to “sit at the table,” as Sandberg puts it, rather than in a side chair. Some of these advisers take a kindly big-sister tone: be confident, don’t sell yourself short,... Continue Reading

Want to start a business or transition out of a business? With Over $ 7 TRILLION in small business wealth created and owned by the Boomer generation, there is a huge transfer happening. As Boomers decide to cash out, those businesses will be up for sale or transfer. Younger generations won’t have to struggle as start-ups. They can seek to acquire these businesses. But you have to be smart about it. Yes, there are business brokers who can represent you in the buy or sell part of the transaction, but there is more. Sellers need help positioning the business to maximize the value. Buyers need... Continue Reading

Operating outside of your comfort zone is like stepping into uncharted territory. It requires taking risks, facing uncertainty, and pushing yourself beyond your limits. While it may seem daunting, operating out of your comfort zone can lead to personal growth, new opportunities, and a sense of achievement. We all face moments in our lives when we are looking over the edge of the known into the valley of the unknown. Think about changing jobs, moving/relocating, changing relationships, or being assigned a new role at work. It also applies to those who may be buying or selling a business. Making... Continue Reading

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In every company, there are two types of organizations that operate simultaneously: formal and informal. One is officially recognized, while the other is more organic and often difficult to detect. Understanding the differences between these two organizations is crucial for managers and CEOs, as it can help them navigate complex social structures, increase communication and collaboration, and ultimately, achieve their organization’s goals. In this blog post, we will compare and contrast the formal vs. informal organization within a company so that you can better understand how to manage both... Continue Reading

As I look back on my career, the major milestones are combinations of things done by choice and some by chance. I would like to claim I had made all of my decisions by choice, not chance. That simply would not be true. Regardless of the reason for making a move, in all cases, change was the common requirement. Whether I made a job change or location move by choice, change was there. The occasional chance happenings still required some form of change on my part. Planning You can try to plan your career (and I encourage everyone to do so), but some things happen by chance that alter the course... Continue Reading

I know you will find my guest to have valuable insight and ideas about being even more time efficient as it relates to finding the best A team player or players for you, so you can accelerate the achievement of your goals. In 2017, Nicole Bandes founded Virtual A Team, a virtual services agency helping… Read More The post Check out my Podcast Interview with Nicole Bandes, Founder of the Virtual A Team appeared first on The Accountability Coach. Originally Published on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/ Continue Reading