As a leader, investing time in proactive 1:1 coaching conversations with your team members is one of the smartest moves you can make. These conversations not only strengthen relationships but also help achieve better business results.
We’ve all heard the saying “no news is good news” but often, particularly at times of uncertainty when you know change is brewing, this is not the case. In fact, not only is no news not good news, frequently, it is even WORSE than bad news, because it adds to uncertainty and anxiety. In a […]
As a leader, receiving feedback can be challenging, even when it’s constructive. It’s natural to feel defensive or uncomfortable when faced with what you perceive to be criticism.
Nobody likes to be the bearer of bad news; however, it is essential that it’s done if a business is to operate effectively. Here are some tips on how best to approach these situations.
Coaching conversations are powerful. Sometimes showing you care and creating space for someone to share can expose challenges you didn’t know existed. You may discover someone on your team is not coping with the change at all. Knowing what to do if this happens can save a life. “But Leah, this is exactly why I […]
