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Are You A “Flat-Tire-HIPO?”
What Is A Flat-Tire-HIPO? You know those people, those really, really talented people? Those people who REALLY get things done or those people who can spot the 2 numbers in a 20 page spreadsheet that have issues. Or those who… Continue reading
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A Note To Executives: You DON’T Know What Is Going On In Your Organization
Dear Executives: I know you think you know what is going on in your organization. I know you think you know who the super performers are and who the “C” players are. I know you think you know the processes… Continue reading
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Who Are You And How Did You Get That Way?
Understand Yourself One of the most important tasks of becoming a great leader and a successful Executive (and those things are not necessarily the same thing) is to REALLY understand yourself. You need to understand what makes you tick–what motivates… Continue reading
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Undercover Relationships
Undercover Boss One of my guilty pleasures is the TV show Undercover Boss. I know it is probably orchestrated and you only get to see the powerful parts, but I love watching it. I am constantly amazed at how amazed… Continue reading
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How Do You Know If You’re a Good Leader?
How Can You Judge Your Leadership Skills Let’s start with how you know whether someone else is a good leader? You just know, right? Yes, you know when someone is a good leader for YOU. Each of us is looking… Continue reading
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The Transition From Manager to Leader
Leaders v. Managers I’m sure you’ve probably heard about the differences between managers and leaders. Managers do things right and leaders do the right thing–right? I think that this is an interesting discussion, but it isn’t that easy. Managers do… Continue reading
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Get a Mentor. Use a Mentor.
Get a Mentor I know you’ve heard it. If you’ve been reading this blog, you’ve heard it from me. You need a mentor to help your career. Easier said than done, right? Typical questions about mentors and mentoring are: What… Continue reading
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Face What’s Holding You Back
What Do You Think is Holding You Back? What do you tell yourself about what is holding you back? You need another degree? Your boss doesn’t like you? You have to relocate for the next step? You’re too old? Too… Continue reading
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Career Accelerants
Do are you know people who are about your age, have about the same experience, and aren’t more talented/smart/capable than you, but who are more successful in their career than you? Are you puzzled about what they have that you… Continue reading
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Are You a Good Fit For Your Organization?
What is the Culture of Your Organization? Two key components of managing your career to success are to know yourself well and to understand your organizational environment. The next step is to evaluate your fit within your organizational culture. All… Continue reading
