We are not alone… …but sometimes it can feel that way.  Leadership can bring with it a sense of isolation.  You seem to be the only one bearing the burden of responsibility, setting the standard, and trying to balance the demands of your boss with the realities on the ground. Today we’ll talk about how […]

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Whether it’s your first leadership position or your fifty-first, taking over can be a challenging business.  One key to success? Don’t start out by answering questions; start by asking them.  Today we’ll talk about four new leader questions you should ask, and how to get the answers so that you can lead confidently and effectively.   Have […]

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It is not unusual for someone to be promoted into a position of leadership based on their job performance.  But often, the skills that got them promoted are not the ones that will help them excel as a leader. You are bridging the gap from doing what you are told, to figuring out what it […]

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Leadership is challenging enough when you know what you are doing.  But when your teammates happen to have more knowledge or experience than you do, it can get a little tricky, especially in the early days. It’s OK, though – it turns out that there are lots of ways to address this situation quickly and […]

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