Ambiguity is defined as the general state of uncertainty, doubtfulness, or lack of clarity. It is an increasing challenge for today’s leaders. The competencies required to navigate ambiguity include: the ability to handle change being skilled at shifting gears rapidly deciding and acting without the full picture being comfortable when things are up in the […]
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How Great Leaders Motivate Their Employees
Having highly motivated employees improves productivity, morale, retention, and can positively impact your business’s success. As a leader, it is in your best interest to create an environment where employees are motivated and engaged to do their best work. In order to do this, you need to find out what motivates them. Because each person […]
Successful Leaders are Visible and Provide Value
To be successful in today’s work world, it’s not only “who you know”, it’s “who knows and remembers you”. Simply put, I recommend being more visible and provide more value than others do. Lots of visibility with no value is like “fluff” and you are not taken seriously. If you have valuable ideas and opinions […]
Leaders Must Invest in Human Capital
Human capital is the skills, knowledge, and experience individuals possess that are assets to their company. Developing human capital is important in helping businesses meet the demands of ever-increasing information, technology and the need for highly skilled people. Here are some ways to enhance your business’s human capital and keep employees engaged: Invest in people’s […]
Leaders: What’s on Your “NOT-To- Do” List?
by Pam Solberg-Tapper There are numerous demands competing for your time and attention. Creating a daily “To Do” list aids with productivity. However, most would benefit from creating a daily “NOT-To-Do” list as well. When you create a “NOT-To-Do” list and adhere to it, you become more effective because you will have more time to […]
Energy Management, Not Time Management is Key for Leaders
by Pam Solberg-Tapper Research shows a strong case that managing your energy can be more effective than managing your time. With high energy, you bring your best performance to the task at hand, whether it’s full focus on a complex project, contributing your ideas in meetings, building relationships or being in the creative flow. According […]
Elevate Your Leadership with “Being” versus “Doing” Resolutions
Thanks to Natalie Froistad of FOX 21 TV for interviewing me about character based resolutions. 2018 is here and you may be thinking about New Years Resolutions. According to behavior change researcher John Norcross of the University of Scranton, about half of the population makes resolutions each year, with the most popular being weight loss, […]
Leadership Advantage is to Focus on the Finish
As a 7 continents marathoner and leadership coach, I have learned that a key to success in running marathons or in business is to first focus on the finish. When you have the end point clearly in mind, your thoughts and actions align with what you envision. This leadership strategy holds true for all […]
Expand Your Comfort Zone for Leaders
Each person has their own comfort zone. This is an area where we feel safe and secure – it protects us. Our comfort zone can also hold us back from doing what we are capable of. People who are successful stretch themselves. They take risks and are bold. They expand their comfort zones and […]
4 Ways to Manage Time Urgency for Leaders
Balancing work, family and other obligations can cause stress and be overwhelming. Some people sense a rushing feeling inside of them like there’s not enough time to get everything done. Does this sound like you? Here are 4 ways to manage that rushing feeling of time urgency: Re-frame the panic – It’s not the task […]