Professionalism is not just a trait; it's an art form that can dramatically elevate both individual and organizational success. At Giant Leap Consulting, we offer an entire professionalism workshop that highlights the following 7 characteristics. These key areas are...
Last month I wrote about how hard leadership is. A quick recap on why that is: Total accountability. A leader can’t delegate accountability and/or responsibility to someone else. When you’re in charge, you are on the hook 24/7/365. The boss is the focal point for...
Real leaders view challenging situations as opportunities, not problems. Instead of injecting people with fear, they navigate them towards opportunities, inspiring them with excitement and hope. Finding opportunities for others means letting go of your own ego so...
I can’t imagine anyone who has ever been in a supervisory role arguing against that statement. The expectations that come with being the boss are huge! Some people excel when they’re in charge, many others fail. And why do they fail? Mainly because they can’t handle...
When you’re a leader, your primary responsibility is to leave people and the organization better off than when you found them. But the pressures of your other nonwork responsibilities also compete for your attention. You’re responsible for being a good spouse, parent,...
Strategic planning isn’t something that gets done in a vacuum and it most definitely isn’t something that just anyone offers to do. It’s an arduous process. It’s a bit messy. It requires significant commitment. But more than anything, it demands courage. Only real...
Hey GLC readers! 2019 starts with lots of unknowns and questions. Are you… Going to do the same things and follow the same strategies as last year, or… Going to take some chances and try some things out of the box? Kinda scary huh, especially if your organization...
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