Empowering the Next Generation: The Importance of Mentorship in the Workplace
Mentorship sounds great on paper. Everyone loves the idea of older, wiser professionals taking young upstarts under their wing, showing them the ropes, and grooming them for success. But as many of you have told me, many mentorship programs don’t work. They’re little more than superficial initiatives that check a box for HR and fade […]
Leading Without the Title: Influence Over Authority
Titles are everywhere. Senior Vice President of This. Director of That. But leadership, true leadership, has very little to do with what’s printed on a business card. Leadership isn’t defined by the title you hold, it’s about influence. It’s about the ability to create change, to drive momentum, to align others toward a common goal. […]
Balancing Big Picture Thinking with Day-to-Day Tasks: A Guide for Leaders
In leadership, juggling big-picture thinking with the daily grind is key. But most people managers are so caught up in today’s fires that tomorrow’s strategy takes a backseat. Big Picture Thinking: What’s the???? Big-picture thinking is all about seeing beyond the immediate to focus on your organization’s long-term goals and strategies. It’s what lets you […]
The Indispensable Link Between Personal/Leadership Branding and Organizational Success
In today’s fast-paced, cutthroat market, where the digital world reigns supreme, personal branding (or what I also like to call leadership branding) is the secret sauce for anyone looking to stand out. It’s not just a buzzword; it’s essential for both individuals and organizations. As an executive coach, I’ve seen how personal branding goes way […]
A Horrible Presentation = Personal Branding Lesson for Others
Presentations. Sometimes you love ’em, and sometimes you don’t. I will take you play-by-play through a presentation I recently endured. Your personal brand is everything, and this presenter didn’t do much to help his. Personal branding and company branding are closely related. Let me first start by saying I try to give everyone the benefit […]