This review is for the CEO out there who is looking to transform their organization. In 2008, I became a CEO for the first time and was quickly appointed a Chief of Staff – though I didn’t know it then. With a military background, I knew I needed the classic XO to wrangle the other… Continue reading An Insider’s Perspective on the Chief of Staff: Why You Need One and How to Be a Great One – by Emily Sander
Category: Leadership
13 Project Management Hacks
Are you afraid to look at your to-do list because a big scary project is lurking there? Maybe it’s writing your memoirs or cleaning out the garage. Maybe you want to do it or feel like it’s an obligation you can’t wiggle out of. Whatever the case, it’s draining your confidence and productivity. Reclaim your… Continue reading 13 Project Management Hacks
7 Tips to Get Stuff Done
We often hear that success is the result of hard work. Hard work does pay off, but not everyone has the right work ethic to put in a full day of work. It’s common to daydream, avoid work, and procrastinate. A strong work ethic is both practical and admired. Many of the most successful people… Continue reading 7 Tips to Get Stuff Done
Do You Have Problems Delegating? Delegation for Balance
One of the most challenging transitions for a business owner is embracing delegation. The number one element holding back entrepreneurs is their role as a bottleneck instead of a facilitator. Using Delegation to Balance Your Life If you’re like many people today, you’ve got everything going on in your life: work, school, kids, household duties,… Continue reading Do You Have Problems Delegating? Delegation for Balance
How To Develop Personal Power In Leadership
What is personal power in leadership? How can you harness it to drive positive change in your organization? There are many kinds of power, and they are often intertwined depending on the bases of power in the organization. In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of personal power and how it can be used… Continue reading How To Develop Personal Power In Leadership
What Is A Pacesetter Leadership Style?
Are you a pacesetter? Pacesetting leadership is a type of leadership where the leader sets high standards for performance and motivates others to meet those standards. If you’re a pacesetter, you likely have a strong vision for what you want to achieve and are always looking for ways to push yourself and your team to… Continue reading What Is A Pacesetter Leadership Style?
7 Ways To Combat Stress In Your Business
Even if you’ve discovered your dream job, you’re not immune from work stress from time to time, simply because everything in life only sometimes goes perfectly according to plan. Whether you’re battling work stress every day or just once in a while, you can use some practical techniques to relieve it. Learning healthy ways to… Continue reading 7 Ways To Combat Stress In Your Business
5 Ways Leaders Improve Team Dynamics
How do leaders improve team dynamics? To understand how leaders improve team dynamics, it is first essential to consider what team dynamics are. Team dynamics refers to how individuals within a group interact with one another. This can include things like communication, conflict resolution, and overall cooperation. When team dynamics are positive, it can lead… Continue reading 5 Ways Leaders Improve Team Dynamics
Leadership vs Boss – Which Approach Do You Follow?
What is the difference – Boss vs Leader As a business owner, you are called on to be both a boss and a leader. What are the differences? What makes a leader an “influential leader” versus a “boss”? Both are in positions of authority, though the authority often emanates from different sources. Leaders derive their… Continue reading Leadership vs Boss – Which Approach Do You Follow?
Pacesetting Leadership Style – An Introduction
What is a pacesetting leadership style? The pacesetting leadership style is one of a series of different leadership styles researched by Daniel Goleman in his book Primal Leadership, we will explore over time in this blog series. The other of Goleman’s leadership styles we will explore from this book include visionary leadership style, the democratic… Continue reading Pacesetting Leadership Style – An Introduction