We think and act out the story we have about ourselves. So long as there is an alignment between how you see yourself and what you want to do, then everything is fine. But when you become a leader of leaders you are doing a completely different job.
In these times of chaotic change, you may well find yourself catapulted into leadership roles that you never thought you would be in. They can be huge and can feel overwhelming. You can’t control everything. But you can find your space of contribution and do your best in your area of focus.
One reason you slip into corporate waffle is because you feel like you are expected to say something when you can’t. You don’t want to be evasive but, it’s complicated.
To grow into a leader who can lead other leaders, you have to get rid of some old leadership assumptions. Kicking these assumptions may be tough, but the rewards are worth it. In this article, I’ll explore some of the key changes that are important for you to make.
It’s a common misconception that micromanaging is just being a mean boss. You can easily assume, ‘I’m a nice person, so I can’t be a micromanager.’ It’s not always easy to see that you are micromanaging. That won’t stop this micromanaging habit from having a huge impact on your ability to lead other leaders.
Getting a coach is becoming a big thing. Leadership coaching, as a service, has been around for a while now. Early on there were predictions that it was just a fad that would fade away. Certainly, the expertise, qualifications and accountability of leadership coaches has been enhanced. Far from a passing fad, leadership coaching is
With many existing leadership programs focused on new leaders or senior executives, Being Leaders offers a unique and impactful program to develop your people who are moving into leader-of-leader roles.
Your leaders must have space to play to be able to lead. We can call this space a sandbox. A sandbox is a space where people can work without being monitored or given specific directions on what they should be doing. It’s all about the freedom and support you give them so that they can