This is one of the things I get asked about the most in my coaching and training work. It cuts across all industries and almost all of us have to answer to somebody! Even my executive clients often have to report to and manage up to their boards. So we all recognize...
In my opinion, moving from “friend” to “manager” is one of the hardest transitions. Not only are you making professional transitions into a new role, you are accepting a new responsibility and possibly managing others for the first time. Then, you add the social...
As we move into the new year and everyone seems to be focusing on setting goals and laying out plans for 2019, it seems a good time to step back and think about setting expectations. It’s important to set expectations for yourself, of course, but it is far trickier to...
I have written previously about how to give critical feedback effectively, and how to ask for it. The other part of the equation is what to do once you receive critical feedback. It can be emotionally difficult, even if you asked for it, so it’s worth it to take...
