Hi Reader, Did I ever tell you about the time that I was struggling to unify my team? It was about six months into a role with a team that I adopted. I was recruited into the role and thrilled about the opportunity to have an impact with my team of five. What I wanted most was to inspire and motivate them to move beyond "the way things have always been done," to innovate and challenge the status quo. Some of my team members understood the vision, but I still was struggling to gain any real...
6 days ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, Last week, I shared the importance of providing regular, meaningful recognition rather than relying on raises and promotions once a year. Today, we're focusing on how to prepare for difficult performance and compensation-related conversations that you'll invariably face each year during the review cycle. Today at a Glance: Curiosity: Walk in their shoes. Insight: Be intentional with your conversations. Action: Focus on the future. Read time: 8 minutes Get Curious: What Can I Learn?...
13 days ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, It's time to rethink how we acknowledge value. As the year draws to a close, many of you (and your teams) are thinking ahead to the dreaded review cycle. We all know that reliance on raises and promotions to show how much you value your team puts a lot of pressure on a single event. It can also set unrealistic expectations. Let's face it: the number of promotions and the amount of raises in salary are often limited and may even be out of your sole control. By going beyond the...
20 days ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, Last week on World Mental Health Day, I noticed that none of the posts and articles I read spoke explicitly about the role of leaders in supporting their team's well-being and mental health. It's normal to feel uncertain about how to address this topic and maybe even feel a bit uncomfortable. If you're wondering how you can help your team, read on! Today at a Glance: Curiosity: Notice how your team is doing. Insight: Recognize your role in your team's well-being. Action: Positively...
27 days ago • 4 min read
Read time: 5 minutes Hi Reader, Empathy may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to leadership. But it could be the most powerful tool you aren’t using. Today at a Glance: Curiosity: Show it? Insight: Understand its impact? Action: Apply it? Get Curious: Showing Empathy? Understanding Emotions How are you connecting emotionally with your team? Empathy goes beyond understanding; it’s about feeling what others feel. Leaders who actively listen and observe non-verbal cues, such as...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read