April 2009

What is Your Biggest Leadership Challenge in This Economy?

April 30, 2009

Leading people is tough in the best of times, and more so in a tough economy like this one. People are scared; wondering how long this recession will last and if they can make it through with their jobs, families and homes. These fears can create challenges for leaders so I wondered: What is your [...]

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5 More Things New Leaders Should Know

April 27, 2009

I wrote an article, 5 Things New Leaders Should Know, in response to my friend’s promotion. Rob Shore commented on it, adding 5 more things new leaders should know. I think Rob’s comments deserve to be added to the list, so I am posting them here for you to read: 6. Though you will be [...]

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Feedback is a Gift… Sometimes One We Want to Return

April 26, 2009

Feedback is truly a gift. If you’re in a leadership position it is an even greater gift because it costs more to give. Sometimes, or often, we want to return the gift. If you are married or in a similar relationship, you know exactly what I mean. I implore you to resist that urge. If [...]

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Is There a Tougher Job?

April 24, 2009

Is there a tougher job than that of a technology leader? Sure there is, but how many jobs require an individual to have such a wide variety of skills? Translate between technical and business groups at an expert level Technical knowledge in an area of specialty: networking, security, software design etc. Technical certifications and re-certifications [...]

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The Power of Asking Why (Part II)

April 20, 2009

In Part I of this series I wrote an article about how the tactic of asking “why” can help remove stress and conflict from a coaching situation. In this article, I will focus more on you, the coach, and how asking “why” helps you become a better leader and improve your operations. First, here is [...]

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