Effective delegation benefits everyone around you, including you – the team lead. Read on why this is a great leadership skill to put into practice.
“I quit” – how to deal with a team member’s resignation
Dealing with a team member’s resignation can be intense for various reasons. It can also trigger a whole array of emotions – in you, your team, and the person who’s chosen to leave.
Have a look what may help with getting through the situation.
Why courage is the definition of great leadership – leadership skills
Whenever I hear the word Courage, I think of a scene in Lord of Rings where Eowyn says to Pippin “Courage Merry, Courage for our Friends” just before launching into …
How to work with the executive team
At some point in your leadership journey, you will be asked to meet the executive team. How do you work with them, and make a good impression? Let’s dive in. …
What to do in the first 30 days as a new team leader
“Oh my gosh, this all feels mildly overwhelming, where do I even start?” When you start in a new role, and particularly the role of a team lead, the common …
Consistency – your superpower – leadership skills
If you asked me what is one leadership skill that makes you stand out from the crowd, I’d say it’s consistency. It may sound obvious – that being consistent is …
The art of having difficult conversations – part 3
Welcome to the final part of our series of how to have difficult conversations. There is definitely an art to having them. That’s why we explored the Prepartion in Part …
The art of having difficult conversations – part 2
Welcome Learning Leaders. We are exploring the topic and art of having difficult conversations. In the previous post, we covered the preparation to a conversation that may not be the …
The art of having difficult conversations – part 1
You probably looked at this title and thought “The ART??” Yes, you’re reading it correctly. Welcome to a three-part series on the art of having difficult conversations. Any leader will …
Never stop learning – and do it your way
Being true to the motto of this space, today we’ll cover an important aspect of being a leader. And that is the fact that the best leaders never stop learning. …