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What is a Fixer? The Costs and Benefits of Taking Charge
Have you ever found yourself stepping into a situation at work or at home, and taking on the task of solving other people’s problems? Perhaps at the expense of your time, energy, and even money, you tend to step in to save the day? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the demands of constantly trying…
How self-awareness optimizes your leadership and decreases your blind spots
Welcoming difficult feedback from a colleague can be uncomfortable, but it’s a critical step toward personal growth and improving your leadership impact. Self-awareness in leadership fosters personal growth and decreases your blind spots. Despite how uncomfortable it is to hear, were you actually grateful that someone on your team had the courage to speak honestly about…
Why self-control is the engine of your success
Do you have a goal you’ve been striving for but haven’t yet reached? Whether it’s finishing a project, addressing team dysfunction, or having a tough conversation, self-control is the engine of your success. It’s the driving force that keeps you focused and persistent, and tools like the If-Then Plan can help you harness that power…
How To Stand Up To An Abrasive Boss While Staying Level Headed And Respectful
Imagine having to stand up to an abrasive boss known for angry, emotional outbursts and knee-jerk reactions regardless of who’s around. Now imagine, you’re in a meeting with your boss and peers discussing a project timeline. Each person plays a role in contributing to the project. Suddenly your boss starts yelling about the project being…
Overcome Conflict Avoidance – Nicole Greer Podcast Episode Highlights
Recently, I had the privilege of joining Nicole Greer on her Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast. We discussed the critical role healthy conflict plays in creating supportive work environments. It was a fun, dynamic conversation filled with actionable insights on how to overcome conflict avoidance. We had a great back-and-forth conversation about the crucial role…
Giving Recognition to your “Steady Eddy” Employees
As a leader, giving recognition to your “Steady Eddy” Employees is just as important as putting out fires. So much time goes to dealing with employees who exhibit disrespectful, abrasive, and overall negative behavior. Before you know it, most of your attention has gone to the problem employee and overlook the employee whose behavior is…
How to Deal with an Abrasive Co-Worker or Boss
Do you know how to deal with an abrasive co-worker or boss? Are you sensing pushback when you try to connect with colleagues or bosses who are edgy, irritable, and short-tempered? Are you feeling a sense of pushback when you try to connect with colleagues or bosses who don’t know how to communicate? Do you…
How to Stay Non-Reactive and Set Healthy Boundaries in 5 Words or Less
Learning to stay non-reactive in leadership is often like parenting when it’s necessary to draw lines and the lines aren’t always clear. Sometimes it can seem like steering on ice. Just like a parent, it takes discernment to know when to: Draw a firm, tight line and demand a lot of your…
Are your dysfunctional family conflict patterns affecting your leadership conflict patterns?
Great, it’s happened again. An abrasive leader has exploded on one your team members yet again. The team member is embarrassed, afraid to contribute when the leader is around, and becoming disengaged from the organization. The last time this happened you swore to yourself that you’d address it the next time it came up, but…
Does your Staff Meeting Remind you of a Tense Holiday Meal?
Imagine you have a high-performing team member, let’s call him Rob. He’s worked for your organization for years and knows your business inside out. While Rob is one of your most valued employees from a performance perspective, he has some rough edges in how he treats people. When projects don’t go as planned, his temper…