Rejection is something we fear as humans. It doesn’t feel good when someone says no. But what if we were to reframe rejection as something
Nothing kills the passion for those who move from high performing specialist to leader, more than discovering that they are a dumping ground for managers above and reports below. Passion comes from “freedom within the framework”; when they’re told broadly what needs to happen and why, but the how is largely self-determined.
Let’s be clear that it is not impossible to thrive in an environment that is less than optimal in terms of culture. BUT, and this is a big BUT; it’s so so much harder to have to swim against the grain of the organisation, its culture and all that it encourages and supports.
In my speech on the topic, I noted that HR is in an unique position to enable this transition by using their influence in a whole manner of different ways.
I suggested that there are three elements that are necessary to be working in concert to enable the successful move from the high performing technical expert to leader.
The short answer is that you don’t get better at anything by avoidance. The only way to improve is to put yourself out there and practise. There is no other magic fairy that will intervene and just make you better. The magic fairy is you!
Of all the questions I get asked about managing people, this one would have to be at the top of the list. “How do I
There is often scepticism around whether the various profiling tools that are around do more harm than good. Or, are they a way for consultants
Does Trust Cost You Money? Stephen Covey is a big fan of trust — he’s written the famous book “The Speed of Trust” and believes that far
It’s a common scenario; where you get feedback about your management style or leadership style. Sometimes, this is good feedback, like a survey I recently ran for
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