American managers have a common practice. They use an approach called Leave ’em alone > ZAP! They provide apparent autonomy until they’re caught doing something either undesirable or incorrect. Then they get ZAPPED.
How many times have you found yourself in need of help from others in a difficult time and help didn’t show up? how diligent are you about asking for help? Learn 5 paralyzing reasons that we neglect to request help in our times of need.
Consider the business meeting you have regularly. What Percent of the time are YOU the smartest person in the room? What about your social gatherings?
Successor Development: Whose Job is it? All too many leaders struggle with proper prioritization of their own management succession. Have you ever had these thoughts about job succession? “Who has time to think about grooming a successor? I’ve got work to do!”
If so, you’re not alone. You’re in good company. Or are you really in bad company? Procrastination with succession is a common, yet costly state-of-mind. What’s behind it?
Delegation Reluctance: There an old adage. If you want something done right, you’ve got to do it yourself.
As long as you believe this is true, it will be. It’s one of several common excuses for NOT delegating.
What changes need to occur as managers advance from front line responsibilities to managing other managers to executive leadership to the C-Suite?
I learned a few lessons in the process of losing my mom. Let me share two in “Lessons from A Lost Loved One”
Since 2001, Tom Lemanski has served as an executive coach and Trusted Advisor to successful business leaders who want to be more successful. He guides his coaching clients to breakthrough results as they discover and overcome what's really getting in their way.
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