At the same time that many companies are experiencing significant challenges hiring and retaining talent due to “The Great Resignation,” some experts estimate that nearly 10,000 Baby Boomers are retiring every day. This dynamic has understandably put plans for the training and development of new leaders on the back burner at many companies. Even though…
We ALL experience insecurities. But what if Imposter Syndrome wasn’t something to be fixed or remedied? As success coach Rich Litvin put it, what Imposter Syndrome was just a feature, not a bug?
There’s a good chance your employer wants to support your professional development. Here’s why, and how you can go about getting the support you need.
The best persuasion strategies work in any situation, whether you’re persuading your boss to fund your project or give you a promotion or you’re persuading your teenager to take out the trash. Persuasion is an essential leadership skill that’s instrumental to your success. To up your persuasion game, read Mari Carmen’s “9 Secrets of Exceptionally Persuasive Leaders” published by Forbes.com.
Smart leaders know how to use deep conversations to allow others to be heard and influence behaviors. Deep conversations can also be used to clarify intentions, create bonds, or convince your board that you have a creative way to tackle business challenges. My favorite deep conversations are those in which I can exchange ideas and create breakthroughs, even if they feel uncomfortable.