But I Know The Answers…

But I Know The Answers…

But I know the answers. How can I actually stop myself from telling them what to do or taking over and doing it myself? This coaching tip is linked to the Leadership Skills Checklist. Specifically, the skill: You’ve switched from doing the tasks yourself to...
When Is An Idea A Good Idea Or A Bad Idea?

When Is An Idea A Good Idea Or A Bad Idea?

As leaders, we are assessing ideas ALL THE TIME. This can be our own ideas, or from our teams, colleagues, the “higher-ups”. Figuring out which to follow, and which to ignore, is a key part of our job as a leader and manager. Sometimes we come up with an...
The Mark Of A Great Leader

The Mark Of A Great Leader

This is an unpopular opinion. And I can’t remember seeing this in articles, posts, or all those YouTube videos about inspiring leaders. The mark of a great leader is not their ability to give an inspiring talk or captivate an audience. Nor to have a strong...