Trying to lead a change through your organization? “Strategy & Business” has identified 10 key principles that you WILL want to use in your planning and execution.
Why you hate work….
Wow!! Article in the NY Times with a pretty comprehensive look at the reasons why most people hate work. Surprisingly simple remedies. I would love to know what problems and/or remedies are most important to you….
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/01/opinion/sunday/why-you-hate-work.html?hpw&rref=opinion&_r=0
Negotiating a salary??
Here is a good article on salary negotiations with practical advice and sample dialogue. (May require registration with HBR)
Brainswarm your way to a solution…
If you have been disappointed by brainstorming and you still need to generate new ideas, try brainswarming.
Ideas to further your leadership development
One good way to explore your learning edge as a leader is to observe what others have done and reflect on how you might integrate all or parts of their action. With that in mind….
I’d call it the importance of focusing on what is important
While not using Covey’s terms, the author does a great job of differentiating important vs urgent and backs it up with a great example of using email vs sharing knowledge. Worth a read.
The importance of defining goals…
Sometimes the research backs up techniques that are known to work well. So don’t just name your goal, define it, be specific and engage your senses… I usually ask clients to imagine they are successful and write a paragraph or two on what they see for themselves in that success.
Change your network to change your life…
More sage advice on networking. From the article, “Your network is a mirror of yourself; pay attention to what it reflects. If you want to make a change, make your network future-facing.”
http://blogs.hbr.org/2013/10/how-to-break-through-a-career-impasse/?utm_source=Socialflow&utm_medium=Tweet&utm_campaign=Socialflow
Why are leadership and emotional intelligence even more important in tough times?
This article from the Hay Group discusses organizational challenges during tough times and why developing leaders matters more than ever.
What makes leaders great?
What makes leaders great? Answer: Emotional Intelligence.